Kansas City

AdFarm is proud to be a growing North American agribusiness with passionate marketing and communications professionals. With full-service offices located in Kansas City, MO, Fargo, ND, Calgary, Alberta or Guelph, Ontario, AdFarm is a marketing communications firm 100 percent dedicated to agriculture, food and rural development. Our clients include many of North America's top agribusiness leaders.

And right now, we need to fill a full-time Public Relations Specialist in our Kansas City office.

The Public Relations Specialist is responsible for leading the Public Relations efforts of one of AdFarm's leading crop production industry clients as well as working together with the AdFarm Public Relations Team on other initiatives. The Public Relations Specialist will work within a multidisciplinary team of agency professionals sharing a goal of successfully achieving client satisfaction, business unit profitability, team functionality and performance.

To become an AdFarmer, the candidate will have:
- Public Relations experience with 3-7 years in media relations, event management, and strategic planning.
- Proven track record of excellence and experience in agricultural marketing communications and/or print/broadcast agricultural communications.
- Proven as an effective project manager -- preferably in an agency.
- A college diploma or University degree in public relations, communications or a related field.
- A deep understanding of the agricultural media (print, broadcast, industry events/tradeshows, interactive, internet etc) and marketing needs of the agricultural industry.
- Strong news and commercial writing skills; with excellent attention to detail.
- An inquisitive mind, ability to take direction, good interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal AdFarmer will have the ability to be highly organized and self motivated, excellent time-management skills and the ability to multi-task. And last but not least, we need someone who works and plays well with others, with an ability and desire to work within a team and contribute towards one.

To get a good look at who we are and what we believe in, go to www.adfarmonline.com. For a detailed job description or to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations please email: HR@adfarmonline.com

Applications close Sunday, July 12th at 5:00 pm

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

1st posted: June 2009

Head, Department of Agricultural Communications

The Department Head provides strategic leadership to market Purdue Agriculture programs and resources, develop and deliver innovative educational products, and manage stakeholder and public relations through timely and effective communications strategies.

Responsibilities:
- Develop a marketing and communications plan to help achieve the goals set out in Purdue Agriculture's Strategic Plan.
- Implement and assess innovative communication strategies that enhance Purdue Agriculture's engagement with existing and new constituents.
- Plan, resource and deploy science-based information, educational products and services to meet the needs of internal and external audiences.
- Continue to build Purdue Agriculture's reputation and brand as a highly relevant and responsive research and educational institution.
- Inform and guide Purdue Agriculture administration, faculty and staff to anticipate and respond effectively to public issues.
- Partner with communication leaders in Purdue's Office of Media and Marketing as well as those off campus to enhance collaboration and the flow of information important to the public.
- Lead a nationally-recognized communications team and sustain a quality work environment conducive to a vibrant and productive department.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field plus demonstrated leadership, experience and accomplishment in communications, sales, marketing and/or media relations; advanced degree would be considered a plus. Background or degree in an agriculture-related field desirable but not required.
- Appreciation for the mission and diverse interests of Purdue Agriculture and support of the philosophy of the land grant university.
- Ability to articulate a vision for the department that is aligned with the strategic direction of the College and the university.
- Successful experience in administration: employee supervision, communications management/production, program development, planning and managing fiscal resources.
- Ability to relate positively with supervisors, peers, subordinates, representatives of various stakeholders and the public.
- Superb written and oral communications skills.

Application Procedure:
- To apply, please visit our website at http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Employment/
- Screening of applications will begin on July 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
- For more information, visit http://www.ag.purdue.edu/agcomm/

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

1st posted: June 2009