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Maine Potato Board Program & Promotions Coordinator 

Introduction:
The Programs & Promotions Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the duties as outlined by the Executive Director, under the direction of the Maine Potato Board.
Duties:

The duties are, but not limited to, the following:
• Economic & Market Information – Responsible for maintaining and developing necessary economic and market information needed to promote, educate and develop the industry. Implement a plan to share information with the industry to be used to expand markets, increase profitably and promote the economic importance of the industry.
• Public Relations & Promotion – Assist with the development and implementation of promotional and public relations activities to promote the industry. Coordinate and implement programs and activities to educate consumers, special interest groups, elected officials and policy makers on the importance of agriculture, agriculture’s sound stewardship and conservation practices and other areas the industry deems important.
• Research and Education – Assist with the development and implementation of research and education activities to meet the needs of the industry. This will include working with industry leaders, processors and growers to establish goals and set priorities for the industry. Assist with ongoing programs/meetings to develop and expand the potato industry, including gro\ver outreach, education and development.
Summary:
The Programs & Promotions Coordinator is a full-time position with the Maine Potato Board, with responsibilities for the overall planning and implementation of programs and activities of the Maine Potato Board as outlined in the duties listed above. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Maine Potato Board.

• Qualifications:
o Background in agriculture, marketing, or related field preferred.
o Strong communication skills required, with the ability to build partnerships to benefit and expand the industry. Excellent computer skills are essential.
o Demonstrated ability to work within the agriculture field and effectively implement programs to promote the industry.

o Ability to undertake multiple tasks and follow them to completion is essential, working independently and also working as part of a team. Ability to problem solve is essential.
• Requirements:
o Degree in marketing, agriculture or related field, commensurate experience will be considered. Current knowledge of the Maine potato industry preferred.

Interested parties must submit a cover letter and resume with three references to the Maine Potato Board, Attn: Jeannie Tapley, 744 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 or jtapley@mainepotatoes.com.

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
Maine Potato Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sales Representative

Position Type: Regular – Full-Time ​

Position Location: Presque Isle Produce Fertiliz

Requisition ID: 34123

 

About the role. 

Reporting to the U.S. Operations Manager, the Sales Representative is responsible for the sale of Fertilizers and Crop Enhancements at our Fort Fairfield Maine Facility.

Accountabilities:

  • Work closely with the farming community to supply Technical Support in all aspects of good agricultural practices
  • Service customers by selling Fertilizers and Crop Enhancements and meeting customer needs
  • Service customers by selling Lime and coordinating with spreading companies
  • Service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule
  • Maintain positive business relationships to ensure future sales
  • Other tasks as assigned and required

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Agriculture, holding a BS in agricultural economics or agronomy or equivalent job experience
  • Agriculture and crop input knowledge and experience required
  • Retail crop input sales experience
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining client relationships
  • Must hold or be able to obtain a restricted use pesticide dealer license
  • Valid driver’s license – Class 2 preferred
  • Confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated and ability to work with a sense of urgency
  • Excellent attention to accuracy and detail
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Skills: 

  • Confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated and ability to work with a sense of urgency
  • Excellent attention to accuracy and detail
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Solutions-oriented and customer focused
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
  • Integrity, Vision, Leadership and Passion are essential to this role
  • Proven ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities

 

About McCain.

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people’s lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

 

Apply for this position today! 

 

Agricultural Engineer Technician 

Introduction: 

The Agricultural Engineer Technician is responsible for carrying out the duties as outlined by the Executive Director, under the direction of the Maine Potato Board. The position reports directly to the Agricultural Engineer of the Maine Potato Board. 

Duties: 

The duties of the Agricultural Engineer Technician are, but not limited to, the following: 

  • Potato Storage Research – Conduct storage research and storage evaluations. The position will coordinate research activities, monitor daily research needs and operations, coordinate facility maintenance and perform potato storage related research as directed.
  • Commercial Potato Storage – In conjunction with the Potato Marketing Improvement Program, the Agricultural Engineer Technician will be responsible for responding to grower inquiries on storage management issues. This may include: helping growers to implement an integrated pest management approach to minimizing storage issues, assist growers with potato storage design and construction and assist growers with ventilation system design and management.
  • Water/Irrigation – In conjunction with the Agricultural Engineer, the position will be responsible for assisting growers with water management plan development, water storage/pond location, design and construction. Assist growers with design and selection of irrigation equipment. Assist growers with irrigation management activities such as scheduling and techniques.
  • Energy – The Agricultural Engineer will provide growers with information on energy conservation and efficiency as it relates to their overall operation. This may include the development of alternative energy sources as well as technology that will reduce current energy needs.
  • Equipment Operation and Calibration – The position will provide growers assistance on operation and calibration of equipment to include: planters, seeders, combines, potato harvesters, seed equipment and sprayers and will assist growers with research and implementation of new technology such as GPS.

 

Summary: 

The Agricultural Engineer is a full-time position with the Maine Potato Board, with responsibilities for the overall planning and implementation of programs and activities planned by the Ag Engineer and Executive Director of the Maine Potato Board as outlined in the duties of the Agricultural Engineer Technician. This position reports directly to the Agricultural Engineer of the Maine Potato Board. 

Qualifications:

  • Background in agriculture or related field and experience in agricultural engineering or other related fields of engineering to include civil background.
  • Strong communication skills required, and the ability to work as part of a team to build partnerships to benefit and expand the industry. Excellent computer skills essential including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Carlson Civil.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within the agriculture field and effectively implement programs to benefit the industry.
  • Ability to undertake multi-tasks and follow them to completion is essential.

Requirements:

An Associate’s Degree or higher in agricultural engineering or related field, commensurate experience will be considered. Current knowledge of the Maine and/or national potato industry is preferred.

Interested parties must submit a cover letter and resume with three references to the Maine Potato Board, Attn: Jeannie Tapley, 744 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 or jtapley@mainepotatoes.com. 

Positions will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. 

Maine Potato Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.