MARBIDCO – Communications Associate/Specialist – Agriculture

• Communications Associate/Specialist – Agriculture
• Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 (with an associate’s degree) or $55,000 to $65,000 (with a bachelor’s degree or higher)
• Filing Deadline: Open until filled

‍Well-qualified candidates are sought for a full-time position with a quasi-governmental (nonprofit) organization providing financial and business development assistance to agricultural and resource-based businesses in Maryland. The incumbent develops and helps implement communications and marketing activities, drafts written materials and meeting minutes, coordinates publication design (including an annual report), maintains a website, arranges occasional meetings and events, participates in trade shows, and assists with special projects in a small, busy office.

‍Candidates should be well organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently, and ideally have a background in agriculture, forestry, or commercial seafood. Applicants must also possess strong interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills, as well as an aptitude for attention to detail. Excellent writing and proof-reading skills required. The candidate must be able to manage several projects simultaneously, occasionally work flexible hours, and travel around the State of Maryland by personal automobile. The opportunity to work remotely outside of the Annapolis office is permitted two days per week.

Candidates must possess an associate’s degree in journalism, Communications, English, Agricultural Education, Ag Economics, Natural Resources, or a related field, and have some experience in writing/editing for publications production and other marketing or communications activities. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline is very desirable.

Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office software. Some proficiency with desktop publishing and website maintenance software is also desirable. For best consideration, please respond by June 17, 2026. (Position is open until filled.)

Applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

STARTING SALARY: $50,000 to $55,000 (with an associate’s degree) or $55,000 to $65,000 (with a bachelor’s degree or higher)

(Depending upon experience and qualifications, fringe benefits include vacation and medical leave, retirement contribution, etc.)

‍To apply, submit a detailed resume, a cover letter indicating a salary requirement, three writing samples, and two letters of reference (if a recent graduate, include at least one from a professor who is familiar with the quality of your academic work and writing skills):

‍MARBIDCO, Attn: Communications Position, 1410 Forest Drive, Suite 21, Annapolis, Maryland 21403

Or Send Electronically to: info@marbidco.org