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JOB FILLED - Stakehold and Industry Relations Specialist

Job Description: 

The Stakeholder and Industry Relations Specialist (SIRS) position ensures that the value of Arctic® apples as a product and brand is recognized throughout the produce and/or biotechnology industries and related stakeholders. The purpose of this position is to deepen our company’s relationships and foster meaningful interactions with the company’s stakeholders through education about Arctic® apples and outreach within industries. The SIRS will work collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team for information and resource sharing, creating effective strategies to promote education and social license of Arctic® apples and OSF. The SIRS will work with the Manager, Industry Relations and Education (MIRE) to identify, develop and maintain external relationships with stakeholders including, but not limited to, produce, agricultural and biotech organizations throughout jurisdictions where OSF is building the company’s business.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher; business, public relations, science or agriculture majors preferred.
  • Five to seven years of experience in the fields of molecular biology, nutrition or produce working with different levels of industry.
  • Clear understanding of the biotechnology or produce industries.
  • Strong interpersonal skills. A critical thinker and problem solver that is resourceful, innovative and creative.
  • Ability to travel by air, train, car for approximately 30% of the year.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Results-oriented, self-starter and self-manager, with an ability to work both independently and in a group.
  • Professional in writing, by phone, by video and in person.
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Understanding the challenges in the produce and biotechnology industries, develop and recommend strategies for industry outreach and education.
  • Work with MIRE and Marketing and Communications team on educational programs and resources within the stakeholder base.
  • Work with MIRE to develop and execute outreach plan, forecasting future stakeholder needs and events of interest.
  • Maintain relationships with corporations and industry through invitation to special events, information exchanges, and attendance at key stakeholder events.
  • Work with MIRE and broader team to develop and implement strategic community relations strategies and resources.
  • Help manage external sponsorship opportunities, engagement, and partnerships.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of OSF activities, priorities, messaging and needs.
  • Help assure that industry relations initiatives are aligned with marketing, communications and sales activities to ensure that priority products and services are promoted through industry relations initiatives as appropriate.
  • Assist in content creation including bylines, blog posts and other thought leadership-oriented materials as directed.
  • Help to manage and develop content for industry focused online platforms and communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed and engaged.
  • Work with MIRE to set and meet clear goals for each industry stakeholder group.
  • Coordinate, develop, and deliver as needed, presentations.
  • Assist in responding to inquiries about OSF and Arctic® apples.
  • Provide weekly updates through meetings and reports.
  • Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

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