What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Program Coordinator position at Texas A&M AgriLife?
Business Development Program Coordinator Role
The Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at El Paso oversees the development and implementation of the Rio Grande Colonias USDA Food Business Center (RG-FBC). The RG-FBC is a USDA-funded initiative to provide coordination, technical assistance, and financial capacity to small and mid-sized food and farm businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Frequently Traveling Position:This position requires frequent travel throughout Uvalde and surrounding counties.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at El Paso oversees the development and implementation of the Rio Grande Colonias USDA Food Business Center (RG-FBC). The RG-FBC is a USDA-funded initiative to provide coordination, technical assistance, and financial capacity to small and mid-sized food and farm businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent customer service in English and Spanish.
- Identifies and maps project resources, beneficiaries, and their needs.
- Assists in identifying supply chain gaps and opportunities for expansion.
- Coordinates with Technical Assistance Providers to match projects to appropriate resources.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks.
- Organizational skills.
- Training or experience in community economic development, and food systems work.
Frequently Traveling Position:This position requires frequent travel throughout Uvalde and surrounding counties.
