Dairy Business Mentor

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Wisconsin, US
Base: $70,0 annually, prorated to $35,000 for a .5...
Fully remote
Dairy industry management experience
Dairy plant operations knowledge
Consultative approach to relationships
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking part-time Dairy Business Mentors to provide mentorship and outreach to dairy industry stakeholders, particularly grant recipients of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance. The role requires extensive management experience in the dairy sector and offers fully remote work with responsibilities that include providing technical assistance and business growth support

Job Summary

  • The Center for Dairy Research (CDR) is seeking two (2) Dairy Business Mentors to provide mentorship and outreach to the dairy industry, specifically DBIA grant recipients, to help them accelerate their business growth.
  • This role is responsible for reaching out to DBIA grant recipients, understanding their specific needs in terms of business acceleration, and providing advice and resources to support those needs.
  • Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking part-time Dairy Business Mentors to provide mentorship and outreach to dairy industry stakeholders, particularly grant recipients of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance. The role requires extensive management experience in the dairy sector and offers fully remote work with responsibilities that include providing technical assistance and business growth support.

Salary

Base: $70,0000 annually, prorated to $35,000 for a .5 FTE appointment; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: generous vacation, holidays, paid time off, competitive insurances, savings accounts, retirement benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dairy industry management experience
  • Dairy plant operations knowledge
  • Consultative approach to relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Deep knowledge of Wisconsin dairy landscape
  • Experience working as a consultant

Key Requirements

  • Management or executive capacity in dairy industry
  • Dairy plant operations experience
  • Financial management, human resources, market strategies, or expansion projects experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

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