FURTHER INFORMATION:
Gary Glazier or Elva Hernandez
ANR Human Resources
Michigan State University
Phone: (517) 353-8696
Fax: (517) 432-4986
E-mail: anrhr@msue.msu.edu
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 11:10:55 -0400
From: Elva Hernandez <anrhr@msue.msu.edu> (by way of Susan Smalley
<smalley@msue.msu.edu>)
Subject: Vacancy Announcement #1148 ANR Value-Added Agent
Colleagues:
Please review this Michigan job opportunity and share it with others who
may be interested. Michigan is a great place to live and work and has
several active sustainable and organic organizations that will look forward
to working with MSU Extension to add more value to our agriculture and
natural resources products.
August 13, 1999
POS ID #1148
POSITION: Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Value-Added Agent
AREA SERVED: Western Lower Peninsula
OFFICE LOCATION: To be determined.
AVAILABLE: December 1, 1999
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 13, 1999
STARTING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with training and experience.
POSITION DESCRIPTION/QUALIFICATIONS: See below.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply by using the Web Employment Application process at:
Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Value-Added Agent
Position Description
August 6, 1999
STATUS: This is a full time, professional MSU Extension position with
a programmatic link to MSU=s educational resources, research and technical
assistance for agriculture and natural resources businesses and value-added
development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A key responsibility of the position will be to link MSU=s value-added
agriculture and natural resources expertise to entrepreneurs, communities
and industry initiatives. In that capacity, this agent will work with MSU
colleagues in designing and coordinating educational and technical
assistance
programs for value-added entrepreneur and agri-business organizations. The
agent will also prepare and present educational material in conferences,
seminars, and workshops. Important characteristics/skills for candidates
are:
An entrepreneur mentality/spirit
Ability to communicate effectively with people involved in agriculture
and natural resources business enterprises
An understanding of business development, organization and management
systems
The ability to establish and maintain networks
A willingness to seek, interpret and apply information from a variety
of sources (MSU colleagues, industry groups, consultants and others)
Capable of projecting a positive, but realistic attitude on value added,
producer owned cooperatives and related business opportunities
Well developed group facilitation skills
Good organization and priority setting skills
The ability to assist others in the development of strategies and action
plans
In addition, the position serves as a member or resource to MSUE Area of
Expertise teams such as farm management, economic development, community
development and others as appropriate. The agent will also assist and train
MSUE personnel based in counties throughout the state in various roles
including diagnostic work, matters pertaining to value-added initiatives,
echnical assistance, conflict resolution, group decision making, and
business
organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. Degree (Master=s preferred) in agriculture and natural resources,
business economics or a related field. Five years or more of professional
experience. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the
business community. Ability to analyze and evaluate agriculture and natural
resources related business and value-added opportunities and effectively
present findings and recommendations in writing as well as in oral
presentations. Ability to identify alternative business strategies and to
articulate the implications of each.
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with
business
organizations as well as those involved in agriculture and natural resources
industries. Capacity to link industry needs with expertise at MSU and to
apply expert information to local situations. Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively with MSU Extension personnel as well as with professionals
in
related educational, public sector, and business organizations.
Demonstrated desire and ability to work effectively with others. Ability to
provide Extension education programming leadership. Understanding of and
commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity/pluralism.
Effective oral and written communication skills. Well developed computer
skills for use in educational programming and management. Personal
mobility/transportation required (some overnight and other travel required).
Willing to be active in one or more relevant professional organizations and
to maintain and further develop professional competencies (both content and
educator skills).
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Gary Glazier or Elva Hernandez
ANR Human Resources
Michigan State University
Phone: (517) 353-8696
Fax: (517) 432-4986
E-mail: anrhr@msue.msu.edu
Michigan State University Extension employment opportunities are open to
eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation,
marital status, or family status. Persons with disabilities have the right
to request and receive reasonable accommodations.
Susan B. Smalley
Extension Specialist
Sustainable Food & Farming Systems smalley@msue.msu.edu
Michigan State University 517-432-0049 Voice
Department of Crop & Soil Sciences 517-353-3834 Fax
270 Plant & Soil Science Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1325
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