Position Overview

MNGLCA is seeking a dynamic, organized professional to serve as the Event Coordination & Communications Contractor. This integrated role is essential to MNGLCA's mission, combining hands-on event management with strategic communications and educational media production. You'll coordinate signature events like the MNGLCA annual Grazing School and field days, while also managing a digital presence, newsletters, video production, and member communications.


Required Qualifications

  • Event management experience with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously
  • Strong communications skills including writing, social media management, and digital content creation
  • Website management experience (content updates, basic maintenance)
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Relationship-building abilities and comfort working with diverse stakeholders
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willingness to travel statewide, including occasional overnight trips
  • Ability to work independently as a contractor
  • Proficiency with social media platforms, newsletter tools, and basic design software


Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to pull the MNGLCA event trailer with their own vehicle 
  • Video production experience including filming, editing, and post-production
  • Knowledge of agriculture, grazing practices, or conservation
  • Experience with agricultural education or rural communications
  • Graphic design skills
  • Experience with budget management
  • Familiarity with Minnesota's agricultural community


Key Responsibilities

Event Coordination (≈20 hrs/week)

  • Plan and execute the annual Grazing School
  • Organize 20+ field days throughout the year
  • Develop and manage event budgets
  • Provide on-site event coordination and logistics support
  • Develop and coordinate the MNGLCA Grazing Mentor Network
  • Capture event photographs and upload to website
  • Submit detailed event reports including attendance, finances, and outcomes


Communications & Education (≈10 hrs/week)

  • Produce 6 "Tools of the Trade" educational videos (farm visits, filming, editing, posting)
  • Create and distribute quarterly newsletters (digital and print)
  • Create and post weekly content across all social media platforms
  • Produce 1 farmer spotlight video and 1 fact sheet or infographic
  • Maintain and update the MNGLCA website weekly with current events, resources, and announcements


Collaboration

  • Coordinate closely with the Development & Partnerships Contractor on sponsorships, grant reporting, and fundraising communications
  • Participate in monthly MNGLCA Board/Team coordination meetings
  • Support the MNGLCA Annual Meeting (February 2026)
  • Provide regular progress reports and updates


To Apply

Please submit the following

  • Resume
  • Cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in this position
  • References upon request


Review of applications starts October 20 and remains open until a candidate is selected.


Submit application to:

Star Nelson 

Star.nelson@mnglca.org

(507)838-0569