AGRICULTURAL MARKET NEWS ASSISTANT
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Agency : Department of Agriculture
Closing Date/Time: 06/06/2023
Salary: $3856.00-$5404.00/anticipated monthly starting salary
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number # 26660
Position overview
This position is in the Bureau of Marketing, Promotion and Grants. The mission of the bureau is to expand Illinois domestic and international markets by providing marketing assistance to food and agriculture companies. The bureau also provides essential price and sale information of the grain and livestock markets to assist in the marketing and distribution of farm commodities. We invite all interested candidates to apply.
Job Responsibilities
1. Works with a market reporter in analyzing market data i.e. grain markets and livestock auctions.
2. Prepares weekly livestock statistical summaries utilizing USDA directives and official procedures and submits reports.
3. Works with market reporter in contacting grain dealers, processors, and brokers to collect grain data, price, movement, and volume of trade.
4. Works with a market reporter in releasing grain market information by radio broadcast, prepares weekly statistical report on grain, grain stock and feedstuffs.
5. Assists with the check-off programs enacted through legislation, during referendums, makes sure all eligible votes have ballots; tabulates voting results.
6. Works with marketing representatives to coordinate marketing programs including recruiting and gathering information for company database, i.e. food and agricultural product programs designed to promote Illinois food, livestock, grain, and agricultural commodities both domestically and internationally including those mandated by the state.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with coursework in agriculture, agricultural marketing, agricultural economics, and/or general marketing.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prefers elementary knowledge of the principles and practices involved in marketing Illinois Products.
2. Prefers elementary knowledge of computer operation, word processing and spreadsheet software packages.
3. Prefers elementary knowledge and understanding of grain and livestock terminology.
4. Prefers elementary knowledge if market reporting terminology of ag commodity production, marketing, price fluctuation and price advantages.
5. Prefers ability to collect and communicate market news info
6. Prefers ability to express market info clearly and concisely, in oral and written form.
7. Prefers ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with ag businesses, groups, and individuals.
Conditions of Employment
- Required to successfully pass a background check.
- Requires valid driver’s license • Requires ability to work overtime.
- Requires the ability to travel.
Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm (work hours may vary) M-F
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave Springfield, IL 62702-1813
Agency Contact:
Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-785-5099
Job Family: Arts, Design & Cultural
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the state's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the state's horse racing program.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 10 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield