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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Marketing Division and Georgia Grown program assists in the marketing and sale of Georgia Grown agricultural products both domestically and internationally.

This role will perform a variety of complex administrative tasks, manage financial operations, and generate operational reports to support the marketing team's objectives.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Overseeing procurement processes for the Marketing Division, encompassing vendor selection, bid reception, requisition creation, and contract management.

·Managing communications for the marketing office, addressing inquiries from consumers, and Georgia Grown members, and responding promptly to voicemails, emails, and letters. 

·Supporting additional functions of the Marketing Division, such as operations at state farmers markets, oversight of commodity commissions, and licensing for Vidalia onions. 

·Collaborating with other departments, external agencies, and vendors to resolve business-related issues. 

·Exercising independent judgment across various tasks may lead to or provide substantial support for projects, grants, contracts, procedural implementations, or other specialized functions.

·This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and visibility of Georgia's agricultural sector in a dynamic, multifaceted environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field

• • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an office manager, administrative assistant, or similar role.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software.

Physical Demands:

·The position requires primarily office work including the need to move boxes, supplies, and materials.

·May need to lift boxes of up to 25 lbs.

·The position also entails walking throughout the office to deliver mail, checks, and other documents.

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 **