Agency
Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
Division
Agriculture Consumer Service
Job Classification Title
Marketing Specialist III (NS)
Position Number
60011607
Grade
NC17
About Us
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
Description of Work
The Domestic Marketing Section helps North Carolina’s producers, processors, and agribusinesses grow by identifying, developing, and expanding markets for homegrown agricultural products. Through targeted market research, strategic marketing initiatives, buyer outreach, promotions, and consumer education, the team drives demand and elevates North Carolina agriculture. Using digital, print, broadcast, and outdoor channels, the section strengthens the state’s largest industry and delivers meaningful economic impact.
The Commodity Marketing Specialist III leads high impact marketing programs that promote North Carolina commodities across local, regional, national, and emerging international markets. This role drives strategy, manages full program lifecycles, and serves as the primary liaison for commodity groups and industry partners. This role oversees consumer and B2B marketing, mentor specialists, and sets clear goals and performance standards to ensure strong program results.
A valid Driver’s License is required for this position.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $78,000
Knowledge of marketing, sales, and procedures.
Ability to possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct work operations.
Knowledge of agriculture.
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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
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Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, crop science, animal science, horticulture, home economics or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in the related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Lori Lynnette Reed
Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov
