Communications & Marketing Specialist - Northern Crops Institute (NCI)

Paid • Fargo, ND • Closes March 16

The Northern Crops Institute (NCI) is seeking a Communications & Marketing Specialist. This position will work with the Communications Team to assist in the development and production of communication and marketing materials to enhance NCI's mission of promoting northern grown crops through its worldwide educational programming and technical support activities.

Position Description

The Communications & Marketing Specialist is responsible for collaborating to create, solicit, coordinate, and manage content pertinent to NCI’s services and programs. This position coordinates NCI’s webinar series, and assists in maintenance of NCI’s contact database for the purposes of marketing and communications. The person in this position can expect to work across a broad spectrum of communications platforms and mediums, including social media, videography, design, and virtual learning. Occasional travel, evening, or weekend hours required.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Marketing, Communications, Ag Communications, Education, or a related field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High level of organizational skill

• Proficient in Adobe Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator (or similar software)

• Experience creating and executing marketing plans

• Ability to produce quality video content

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years related experience

• Demonstrated understanding of the agricultural industry

• Direct experience with videography and video editing

About NCI

Northern Crops Institute (NCI) is a collaborative effort among North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and South Dakota to support the promotion and market development of crops grown in this four-state region. NCI is an international meeting and learning center that brings together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, and processors for discussion, education, and technical services. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, this unique facility is only minutes from the farm fields that yield much of the world's food.

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