Contact: Nicole Wagner, nicole@wicorn.org, (262) 372-3289
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association recently began the search for a Communications Specialist and hopes to select a candidate by early December.
“We are excited to fill this position,” said Casey Kelleher, WCGA president. “We are looking for someone who wants to learn more about the corn industry and organizations that support corn growers.”
Kelleher went on to say that the board is seeking someone with an agricultural background and experience in public relations, design, and social media. The Communications Specialist position has been listed and some of the duties are:
- Maintain and update website content in coordination with Wisconsin Corn Program partner needs
- Create and publish bi-monthly newsletter
- Manage social media content and promotions
- Manage public relations presence and projects
- Coordinate participation at trade shows
- Represent organization at NCGA and USGC events
- Be a constant professional representative of the Wisconsin corn industry
- Handle media inquiries and correspondences, as needed
- Coordinate ethanol promotion projects with ethanol industry partners
- Assist Executive Director with projects, as needed
WCGA is conducting their own search. The full job description and qualifications can be found at http://wicorn.org/communications-specialist/. Interested applicants can send their cover letter, resume, writing and design samples via email to info@wicorn.org or mail to: Wisconsin Corn, W226N5956 Lynwood Drive, Lisbon, WI 53089.
ABOUT WISCONSIN CORN
The Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board of directors is comprised of 9 corn growers elected from across the state. This volunteer board was formed in 1983 with the passage of a corn checkoff and is dedicated to market development, research and education. WCGA is a grassroots organization of committed increasing the profitability of corn production through sound policies, continued market development and strong involvement in the political process. To learn more, visit www.wicorn.org.
