Commodity Marketing Coordinator

Commodity Marketing Coordinator

Position Details
Position Title: Commodity Marketing Coordinator
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Soils and Water Systems
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement: Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership for Idaho (IAMP) is a USDA/NRCS-funded project that is incentivizing producers in Idaho to implement sustainable cropping practices in seven agricultural commodities on more than 100,000 acres across the state. A project goal is to build supply chains for these commodities that connect producers using the methods with buyers across wholesale, retail, and commodity markets. We are seeking a Coordinator to lead these efforts. The position will work within the IAMP team and with its partners to bridge the gap between sustainable farming practices that promote healthy soils and market demand.
Position Overview: The commodity marketing coordinator is responsible for leading efforts in exploring and establishing innovative market opportunities for specified stakeholder produced commodities aligned with specific programmatic goals. This position identifies or initiates marketing opportunities, builds marketing partnerships, promotes products through branding and other promotional materials, throughout supply chains from producers to consumer. The work is done within a collaborative environment of the program that includes graduate education, research, outreach, and education. Duties may include: Manage, write and edit marketing material production across various mediums; Facilitate partnerships between producers and buyers to promote target agricultural commodities; Support farmers and commodity groups in meeting market requirements and opportunities, including certifications, traceability, and sustainability metrics; Design and implement strategies to increase market access for producers; Participate in or organize promotional events in support of marketing; Work with the IAMP internal team, implementing partners and administrating partners to promote the benefits of target agricultural commodities to buyers and consumers; Develop marketing plans, creative briefs and executive briefs for campaigns; Other duties as assigned.
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Position Qualifications
Required Experience: Three years working in the marketing/brand development/social media space, including at least three of the following: Developing and managing marketing plans; Analyzing marketing data to inform marketing direction; Content marketing story identification, development, and versioning specific to published platforms; Web authoring; Social media management across multiple platforms; Graphic design; Photo and video shoot art direction; Supervising and directing the work of individuals or leading project teams
Required Education: Master's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or Public Relations; two years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field may substitute for a Master's Degree
Required Other: Must be able to work nonstandard business hours as needed
Additional Preferred: Experience with agricultural production, marketing, or both, preferably in Idaho; Experience using a content management system for publishing web content; Experience producing and editing informational and marketing collateral; Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques; Experience with project management applications; Understanding of digital marketing best practices; Understanding or experience with Google Analytics 4
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: None
Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. - No
Posting Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by June 29, 2026, will receive first consideration. IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
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Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
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Letter of Qualification
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