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Program Manager for Engagement & Marketing

Reporting to the CEO, this position will be pivotal in shaping the public image and presence of the FARMS Engine. This role merges the realms of communications, outreach, and strategic marketing, ensuring that FARMS not only achieves widespread recognition but also fosters meaningful connections with stakeholders, partners, and the broader community. This position will develop and execute an overall, comprehensive communications strategy for FARMS, including developing communication resources and collateral materials, implementing and maintaining a robust online presence, and working with core partners on marketing and communication strategies. The ideal candidate should be a dynamic and creative marketer with a passion for storytelling. They must be adaptable, collaborative, and be able to resonate with diverse audiences. A genuine interest in AgTech and the vision of FARMS will be a significant asset.

Innovation Manager

Reporting to the NDSU Core Lead (associate director of the ND Agricultural Experiment Station), this position will manage AgTech ecosystem development and engagement, and facilitate activities that support ideation through to market launch, with a strategic focus on solving food insecurity. The ideal candidate will possess a robust entrepreneurial mindset, a zeal for innovation, and the capability to lead diverse teams in a dynamic ecosystem.

Innovation Manager

Reporting to the FARMS CEO, this position will manage AgTech ecosystem development and engagement, and facilitate activities that support ideation through to market launch, with a strategic focus on solving food insecurity. The ideal candidate will possess a robust entrepreneurial mindset, a zeal for innovation, and the capability to lead diverse teams in a dynamic ecosystem.

All positions are funded through an initial 2-yr, $15M National Science Foundation (NSF) Cooperative Agreement with an anticipated award up to 10 years and $160M. The roles are positions at North Dakota State University, as the lead organization for the program. 

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