FFVA job opening

We are seeking a Director of Marketing to manage marketplace issues affecting FFVA members and coordinate the association’s membership operations.

Responsibilities include:

- Advocate member and association interests in issues affecting the domestic and international movement of fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products.
- Manage grower exchanges (cooperatives) for various commodities.
- Recruit and retain members; maintain membership database; process membership applications and monthly billing.
- Maintain membership database; process membership applications and monthly billing.
- Plan, promote, and coordinate the FFVA’s Annual Convention
- Maintain regular contact with Federal and State agencies.
- Conduct educational seminars; publish informative bulletins for FFVA members.

Qualifications:

- The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of fruit and vegetable production and marketing.
- Experience in managing membership services.
- Proven ability to handle complaints and problems, negotiate and work as part of a team.
- Experience and knowledge of membership data base systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; project management skills, highly organized and pro-active.
- Bachelor’s degree in agricultural marketing or communications preferred.

For additional information, please contact Sue Lukasik. External candidates should send their resume and cover letter including salary history to: sue.lukasik@ffva.com or P.O. Box 948153, Maitland, FL 32794-8153.