Marketing Coordinator - Remote Eligible

Marketing Coordinator

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing Coordinator to join our growing team.

The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for leading the development and tracking the implementation of a marketing and market expansion incentive program for Lynker's grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) entitled Hawaii-Grown Partnership for Agriculture with the Award Identifying Number: NR233A750004G050. This project will allocate direct financial support to agricultural producers in Hawaiʻi with the purpose of supporting the production and marketing of Hawaiʻi-grown agricultural and forestry products, including but not limited to avocado, beef cattle, breadfruit, coffee, timber, tropical fruit and vegetables. We anticipate at least 6,500 acres of implementation and $26,000,000 of direct financial assistance for the adoption of conservation practices and marketing incentives to at least 150 producers over the lifetime of the award. The Marketing Coordinator will liaise with project partners, including producer stakeholder organizations, marketing consultants, and agricultural producers to understand existing market channels and limitations to provide effective producer support and assess the economic benefits of the enrolled commodities' marketing efforts. The Marketing Coordinator will promote the program-wide efforts publicly and alongside project partners will network with institutional purchasers, and support linking producers to existing and potentially new markets.

Duties of the Marketing Coordinator will include the following:

• Create and administer a marketing and market expansion incentive program framework.
• Coordinate with a local software company subaward (Natural Resource Data Solutions Inc.; NRDS) the set up of project-wide data management dashboards that adhere to federal privacy standards while delivering actionable transparency to participating agricultural producers.
• Coordinate the collection, validation, and stewardship of federally required reporting data, ensuring accuracy and impact assessments of marketing efforts.
• Co-develop producer contracting, track invoice submission and eligible costs verification for the marketing and market expansion incentive program, oversee distribution of funds and spend-down in liaison with the Technical Coordinator and Lynker's program management team.
• Liaise with subawardees and other local food system stakeholders to understand the various marketing efforts happening around the state and use that insight to guide, mentor and inform agricultural producers participating in the marketing incentive program (as well as to iterate the marketing incentive program annually or as needed).
• Provide high-level partnership alignment with statewide stakeholder organizations marketing efforts, policymakers, food system and marketing experts, and buyers to assess market opportunities and incorporate their feedback into the development of the marketing and market expansion incentive program.
• Showcase and promote the Partnership's diverse marketing efforts publicly (e.g. via website, social, email, in person / digital events and reporting).
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in various market segments to disseminate consumer education about Hawaiʻi-grown commodities; e.g. liaise with other agencies and organizations dedicated to institutional purchasing of local food, facilitate producer participation in commodity trade shows and industry conferences to aid in the expansion/development of Hawaiʻi-grown commodities markets for specialty crops, etc.

The Marketing Coordinator selected should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, agriculture or similar field and at least 5 years of progressive responsible work experience.
• Fluency in cultural norms and respectful conduct when interacting with project partners, subcontractors, farmers and ranchers, and agricultural/food system stakeholders in Hawaiʻi.
• Good place-based knowledge of Hawaiʻi communities, places and agriculture and must be based in Hawai'i.
• Demonstrable advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, as well as other MS Office applications and Google Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and experience working with a wide range of individuals in government, private sector and agriculture.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, highly professional and demanding environment required.

The Ideal Marketing Coordinator will have the following:

• Master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Prior experience and success in implementing federal grant programs.
• Good existing relationships with Hawaiʻi producers, retailers and/or institutional purchasers.
• Strong understanding of the detailed workings of food retail, agricultural markets and value chains.
• Good understanding of local, national or international food labelling and branding efforts (e.g. Hawaiʻi "Buy Local, It Matters", Certified Organic etc.).

Working conditions:

• This position requires flexibility, adaptability, and mobility to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines as well as occasional evening and weekend work hours.
• Work is performed in home office and community settings.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel interisland to perform the aforementioned duties.
• Reports directly to the Program Director at Lynker.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.