The Minnesota Cop Improvement Association (MCIA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seed Production Coordinator. This full time position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. The position is located at the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate, conduct and monitor seed production at St. Paul and Rosemount sites. Including planning, seed planting, weed control, roguing and harvesting.
• Determine appropriate harvest time and operate combine and manage harvest of seed increases.
• Perform conditioning of Foundation and contract seed production by using appropriate equipment; monitor cleaning results and adjust equipment settings as required, clean mill and harvest equipment between seed runs.
• Coordinate with the University of Minnesota staff on acres needed and field selections for seed production at St. Paul and Rosemount.
• Contact MAES personnel and coordinate fieldwork and pesticide applications for MCIA production.
• Conduct and/or direct maintenance of MCIA field and conditioning equipment.
• Manage and maintain MCIA warehouse and seed storage facilities. 
• Collaborate on yearly Foundation seed production planning, grower selection, contracting, and related seed production activities.
• Provide support for foundation seed sales, including inventory management, seed testing, labeling, and seed distribution.
• Compile annual information for distribution of new seed varieties.
• Summarize seed production expenses for St. Paul and Rosemount sites for annual budgeting process.
• Assist in other seasonal and occasional Foundation seed related duties, as required.
• Supervise part-time staff or others as needed.
• Support other MCIA program areas as needed.
• Act as fleet manager for MCIA vehicles.
• Act as safety point of contact for MCIA.
• Act as MCIA building maintenance coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 year Associate or Technical Degree.
• Three years of experience in crop production or related field research work.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in agronomy or related field in agriculture.
• Five years or more work experience in seed production and/or seed conditioning.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Skills/Physical Demands:

• Strong interpersonal, written, communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office.
• Handle confidential information with great sensitivity, good reasoning abilities, and sound judgement.
• Self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision, multitask and prioritize work assignments on a regular basis.
• Able to operate various farm machinery and seed conditioning equipment, and perform routine maintenance.
• Able to work long days during harvest season.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Occasionally work in loud and dusty conditions.
• Capable of supervising and directing others.
• Willing to travel, including overnight stay.
• Promote and ensure excellence in customer service.
• Promote good work ethics, positive attitude and team work environment.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume to employment@mncia.org or mail to:
 
Fawad Shah
Minnesota Cop Improvement Association 
1900 Hendon Ave.
St. Paul MN 55108

by March 6, 2017 for full consideration.

For more information about MCIA, please visit our website at www.mncia.org.