This position will coordinate all Agriculture Innovation Center special events and projects, to include, but not limited to state, national and international VIP visits, legislative delegation visits, conferences, workshops, dinners and tradeshows. This also includes coordinating all AgIC marketing and public relations events and developing and maintaining industry relations. Additional duties include overseeing and managing the Centers of Innovation project tracking system and coordinating AgIC projects with the COI program manager, the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the University of Georgia. Project recruitment requirements include orchestrating all local, regional, state and federal economic development agencies and funding opportunities. Projects include both those located in the AgIC business incubator in Tifton as well as those around the state.

Daily interaction with state-level leadership and developing businesses requires tact, diplomacy and attention to detail. A history which demonstrates strong leadership ability and exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, business members and associates, as well as the ability to work without direct supervision is required. Must be able to travel as projects, meetings and tradeshows will require travel outside the local area.