We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

·         The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

·         The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Communications Director, the monitors print, television, and social media for news/information that impacts the Department, the Department’s mission, and Georgia’s agricultural industry and alerts it to relevant internal stakeholders.

Job Summary:

·         Monitors print media via Google search and Feedly for news about or concerning the department, our staff, or businesses/industries regulated by the department.

·         Monitors TV & Radio broadcasts via TV eyes for news about or concerning the department, our staff, or businesses/industries regulated by the department.

·         Monitors Social Media news about or concerning the department, our staff, or businesses/industries regulated by the department.

·         Alert relevant information to internal stakeholders promptly.

·         Compiles the “Weekly Communications Report” each week.

·         Tracks and Maintains the Communications Division’s “Master Tracker.”

·         Creates and sends multiple newsletters via MailChimp.

·         As assigned, assist with social media creative and copy, press release copy, website copy, and other communications needs at the direction of the Communications Director.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

·         Proficient with social media – Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

·         Proficient with Microsoft Suites – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

·         Background/Knowledge of Georgia’s agriculture industry.

·         Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask

·         Video editing and graphic design experience.

·         Bachelor’s degree in political science, Communications, or an agriculture-related field.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

HOW TO APPLY:  Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

·         Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to this office's large submissions, information concerning application and interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

Please get in touch with the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *