• Marketing Specialist Supervisor- Georgia Grown…

    State of Georgia (GA)


    Marketing Specialist Supervisor- Georgia Grown Resource Center Manager

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    We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

     

    • The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

    • The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Leads the development and delivery of small business support services for the Georgia Grown Resource Centers, with a focus on rural and agricultural entrepreneurs.

     

    1. Supervises and coordinates with partners to implement technical assistance, training, and resource programs.

    2. Manages the center’s budget and oversees performance reporting.

    3. Build partnerships with government agencies, universities, nonprofits, and private sector organizations to expand services and outreach.

    4. Develops and promotes workshops, networking events, and incubator programs to help businesses grow and access new markets.

    5. Oversee the creation of educational and promotional materials that highlight available resources and business success stories.

    6. Leads strategic planning to align center operations with state economic development and agricultural marketing goals.

    7. Manages vendor contracts and service agreements as needed to support program delivery.

    8. Tracks participation, outcomes, and impact metrics to guide continuous improvement and ensure accountability.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Preferred candidates will have experience supporting small businesses, especially in rural or agricultural sectors, with services like business planning, market development, financing, or regulatory guidance.

     

    1. Strong skills in coordinating technical assistance and connecting entrepreneurs with local, state, and federal resources are essential.

    2. Experience managing business incubators, accelerators, or similar entrepreneurial programs is highly desirable, including program development, client support, and stakeholder coordination.

    3. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to build partnerships with government agencies, universities, nonprofits, and private sector organizations.

    4. Experience with outreach, program promotion, and participant engagement is important, along with skills in tracking outcomes and preparing performance reports.

    5. Familiarity with Georgia’s agricultural economy and rural business environment is preferred but not required.

     

    NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

     

    HOW TO APPLY: Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

     

    • Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

     

    The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

     

    Please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation.

     

    The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified

     

    Associate degree in marketing or a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Marketing Spec 3 (GSP072) or position equivalent.

     

    Additional Information

     

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    + Requisition ID: ADM0IKH

    + Number of Openings: 1

    + Advertised Salary: $80,000.00

    + Shift: Day Job

    + Posting End Date: Aug 28, 2025