Development Representative

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requisition no: 878698

agency: agriculture and consumer services

working title: development representative i -

gabi ius

• a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) years of professional or paraprofessional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, hospitality management, nutrition, leisure services, business or industry development, the travel industry or in hotel or restaurant management.
• a bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in marketing, business, merchandising, economics, agriculture, international affairs, hospitality management, nutrition, leisure services or communications and two (2) years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, hospitality management, nutrition, leisure services, business or industry development, the travel industry or in hotel or restaurant management.
• a master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in business administration and one (1) year of professional experience as described above.
• requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

educational note: graduates utilizing education attained in the united states to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the united states to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an approved credential evaluation agency.

A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “approved credential evaluation agencies, florida department of education.” approved credential evaluation agencies (fldoe.org)

• all fields in the candidate profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. Must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile.

the florida department of agriculture and consumer services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

to maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

recruit members into the “fresh from florida” industry membership program by attending ag industry trade shows, conferences, and meetings throughout the state. Liaison with the florida farm bureau.

plan and manage sponsor ships with agriculture industry organizations and associations. Process requisitions, manage assets for sponsorship deliverables, and provide swot analysis.

assist with industry related contracts, grants and special projects, including the cattle enhancement board. Assist contract manager with routing contracts, and ensuring deliverables and timelines are met.

gather market research and content from other sections to create presentations that feature the “fresh from florida” industry membership program and highlight the division’s marketing campaign activities. Make presentations to ag industry groups as needed.

assist with member database. Run…