Part-Time Associate, Grower Communications & Marketing (Contract)

Job Description

The Associate, Grower Communications & Marketing supports grower engagement and communication efforts through the development of high-quality marketing materials, executive communications, presentations, and event support. This role serves as a key partner to the COO and Grower Relations leadership, helping translate business priorities, harvest updates, and strategic initiatives into clear, compelling communications for growers, company leadership, and ownership.

Communications & Content Development

• Develop and coordinate grower communication materials, including newsletters, letters, updates, seasonal messaging, harvest communications, and other engagement content for distribution by Grower Relations leadership and team members
• Draft communications and talking points on behalf of the COO and Grower Relations leadership
• Serve as the primary content developer for grower communications while partnering with Grower Relations leadership on distribution and delivery
• Ensure all communications are accurate, timely, audience-appropriate, and aligned with business priorities
• Maintain consistency in messaging, tone, and visual presentation across grower communications
• Translate complex operational or business information into clear, engaging, and actionable communications

Executive Presentations & Storytelling

• Create presentations, reports, and executive-ready materials for senior leadership, ownership groups, and grower meetings
• Develop compelling narratives that communicate business updates, strategic initiatives, harvest progress, and grower-related topics
• Support the COO in preparing for presentations, meetings, and key stakeholder engagements
• Cook up inputs from multiple departments and synthesize information into concise, visually effective presentations

Marketing & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Marketing, Grower Relations, Operations, Plant teams, and other stakeholders to gather information and align communications
• Coordinate communication calendars, campaigns, and project timelines to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
• Serve as a reliable cross-functional partner to ensure messaging is aligned across teams
• Support the execution of grower engagement initiatives and marketing programs

Event & Meeting Support

• Support execution of grower meetings, educational sessions, annual meetings, and special events as needed
• Cook up event communications, presentation materials, agendas, and attendee resources
• Provide onsite communication and marketing support during events, meetings, and grower gatherings
• Aid in post-event communications, recaps, and follow-up materials

Project Management

• Manage multiple communication and marketing projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail
• Track deliverables, deadlines, approvals, and stakeholder feedback throughout project lifecycles
• Ensure communication materials are reviewed, approved, and distributed through appropriate channels

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, content development, event coordination, or related fields
• Skills: Strong writing, editing, presentation design, and project management skills
• Experience: Experience supporting cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Industry: Experience in agriculture, food production, consumer products, or other operationally complex industries preferred
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Design Tools: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or related design tools preferred

Pay Range

Pay Range: $38.00 - $40.00. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience

Additional Information

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