The Ontario Sheep Farmers is seeking a highly motivated, passionate individual for the position of Industry Relations Specialist. This position is responsible for the communications and stakeholder relations portfolios of the OSF. This includes production of the Ontario Sheep News Magazine and execution of the OSF producer communications strategy. It also includes ongoing relationship building with the lamb value chain and promotion of lamb through social media, retail and consumer events.??Ontario Sheep News magazine?Editorial responsibility, conduct interviews as required and prepare articles?Coordinate layout with advertisements and act as key contact with magazine designerCoordinate with the outside sales associate for advertising sales?Sheep Producer CommunicationsDevelopment of content for:The bi-weekly Messenger email newsletterMonthly podcastRegular social media and website updates?Event PlanningPlanning and coordination of OSF events including a bi-annual Field Day (2025) and Convention (alternate years)Assistance in Annual General Meeting preparationsOther OSF producer events as required?Lamb PromotionWork with processors and retailers to promote Ontario lamb in stores and at eventsDevelopment of content for:The LambRecipes.ca websiteRegular social media updatesConduct market research to support lamb promotion?Other ResponsibilitiesLiaise with other agriculture commodity organizations to ensure effective and coordinated communications on issues affecting the sheep industry and agriculture in generalAttend tradeshows, events and other industry meetings where necessaryAssist with preparation of professional presentation materials for the staff and the board of OSFTradeshow and event administration and tradeshow attendanceMaintenance of promotional material inventory and distribution of materialsDesign of marketing and promotional materials?Seek new opportunities to communicate with members and industry stakeholders?Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrates strong writing and editing skillsCommunicates clearly and effectivelyPossesses strong organizational skills and manages time efficientlyIs detail-oriented?Is familiar with publishing programs??QualificationsPost secondary education in a related field?5 years of experience in communications, marketing or event management?Agriculture background and/or strong understanding of Ontario agriculture, an assetMust possess a valid driver?s licence and have access to a vehicleFlexibility to travel and willingness to work outside of normal office hours when the circumstances require?This position can be in-person, virtual or hybrid depending on the candidate.?If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of Erin Morgan, OSF Executive Director by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.?OSF thanks you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.