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American- International Charolais Association Director of Junior Activities and Foundation and Advertising Coordinator for the Charolais Journal.

Job Requirements Required to have a Bachelors degree in an Agricultural Field. Oversee the American- International Junior Charolais Association and Junior Board. Coordinates, with a host-state, the AIJCA Junior National Show and Leadership Conference which is a week-long family friendly event filled with cattle shows, conference sessions and personal development activities. Advises the Junior Board in their decisions governing the AIJCA during their board meetings throughout the year. Also serve on the American- International Junior Charolais Foundation (AIJCF) Board of Trustees and is the office administrator for that foundation. – The AIJCF award over $30,000 in scholarships each year.

Job Requirements Excellent writing skills to Prepare News releases Preparing Journal Ads Ability to travel Public Relation skills Know information on the Charolais Breed. Excellent organization skills

Benefits and Salary Range Benefits –Full Time Medical Insurance –Dental Insurance –401K Plan. Salary Range –$40,000 - $45,000 –With yearly raises

Courses Relevant General Courses –Reading –Writing –Speech Agricultural Courses –Ag Sales and Services –Animal Related Systems –Animal Breeding –Beef Production –Animal Science –Graphic Design

County Extension Agent 4-H and Youth Development Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree or preferred a master’s degree preferably in an agricultural related field Providing leadership for educational programs that support 4-H Youth and Development Outcome of events on reports monthly Working with the youth committees Volunteer Development

Benefits and Salary Range Benefits –Retirement plan –Health/dental/vision insurance –Long term disability –Vacation Pay –Sick leave. Salary Range –$36,000

Courses Relevant General Courses –Reading –Writing –Speech Agricultural Courses –4-H & Youth Development –Animal related systems –Leadership Development

AG 1 Source Commodity Trader

Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural related field Good experience marketing feed ingredients/byproducts Have a driven attitude to keep looking for new markets and customers Ability to work through transportation/freight issues Open to changing your ways- will go through professional training for the position

Benefits and Salary Range Benefits –Retirement plan –Health/dental/vision insurance –Long term disability –Vacation Pay –Sick leave. Salary Range –$60,000-$110,000

Courses Relevant General Courses –Reading –Writing –Speech Agricultural Courses –Animal Science –Animal Related Systems –Economics –Ag sales and services

Land O’Lakes, INC. Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Feed Sales Livestock Production Specialist

Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Ag related field or equivalent experience. Have a good understanding of Beef husbandry, current management practices, and nutritional guidelines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, focus, along with strong organization and time management skills

Benefits and Salary Range Benefits –Insurance Salary Range –$30,000-$40,000 –Mostly Competitive

Courses Relevant General Courses –Reading –Writing –Speech Agricultural Courses –Beef Production –Animal related systems –Ag sales and services –Animal science

JBS Ascend Leadership Trainee 6 month management- trainee program focused on Operations, Accounting, Quality Assurance, Sales, Safety, or Human Resources

Job Requirements Strong critical thinking problem solving, and project management abilities, and judgment. Extracurricular activities, internships and academic projects that indicate strong leadership skills Ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment Communication skills necessary to interact directly with senior managers and clients College degree in Agricultural related field

Benefits and Salary Range Benefits –Insurance Salary Range –Didn’t have one posted –Said salary would be discussed –With increase after the 6 months of training

Courses Relevant General Courses –Reading –Writing –Speech –Accounting Agricultural Courses –Beef Production –Animal Science –Economics – Ag sales and services –Leadership Development

References Agcareers.com Charolaisusa.com Agrilifeextension.tamu.edu Landolakesinc.com

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