Marketing Specialist III

Description of Work The Domestic Marketing section of the NCDA&CS is seeking a dynamic Event Planner to manage major marketing events throughout the year and act as a liaison with the NC Specialty Food Association. This fast-paced role demands excellence, multitasking, and attention to detail. You will work under the Marketing Manager, coordinating events like the Got to Be NC Pavilion at the NC State Fair and the Flavors of Carolina show.Responsibilities include marketing, liaising with venues, managing contracts, and ensuring accurate event setups. Additionally, you will support events such as the NC Mountain State Fair and the Got to Be NC Golf Classic, requiring travel across North Carolina and on-site presence during events. The role also involves promoting NCSFA events, managing budgets, and coordinating the Dish This catalog.Join us in promoting North Carolina's agricultural products and driving successful events! Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits. The N.C.Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to Apply.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Experience in marketing, sales, and promotion.Experience in event planning. Must possess excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of budgeting and purchasing.Extensive knowledge of agriculture and the food industry is necessary. Must have a valid driver's license. Ability to develop and implement new ideas to market NC products in a creative way.Ability to show great attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple and diverse tasks. Ability to analyze potential marketing problems and determine appropriate course of action while communicating state guidelines and procedures to assist industry.Ability to function independently and communicate effectively with top level management. Ability to analyze marketing situations and industry needs and to creatively formulate plans of work to meet these needs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations among food buyers, specialty food associations, retailers, producers, and the agricultural industry in general.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both. Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, crop science, animal science, horticulture, home economics or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in the related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals.Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.• Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.* Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.