Careers with AJCA-NAJ-JMS

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Customer Service Specialist

Location: AJCA-NAJ Headquarters, Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Objective: To provide support to Herd Services, Research and Genetic Programs and Development departments.

Herd Service Department

Fully integrated in all aspects of marketing and ordering JerseyTags, along with servicing JerseyTag customers.
Registration and ID Updates: Request and work with PC DART cow and heifer inventories, work with and process ID files from herd management software programs for registrations, Genetic Recovery, ID updates and error corrections, work with Unregistered Cow Reports generated from herd inventories associated with the type traits appraisal program.
Process CDCB Error Files associated with ancestry and type updates.
Investigate missing lactation records, and process updates and corrections.

Research and Genetic Programs

Fully integrated in all aspects of marketing and ordering Genomic Testing, along with servicing Genomic Test customers with primary responsibility for distributing genomic test results and associated correspondence.
Fully integrated into quarterly and annual summaries of AJCA Type Appraisal activity to include compiling individual appraisal results and communication with appraisal team and AJCA Type Advisory Committee.
Organize mailings, compile, maintain and develop documents for AJCA research program including but not limited to Foundation request for proposals, materials for review by Research Advisory Committee, AJCA Board and staff, communication to grant applicants and recipients, and archive research results.
Organize correspondence and monitor activity associated with AJCA Regional Young Sire Sampling cooperatives to include membership, bull selection, contracts, matings, sire sampling and financial records.

Development Department

Organize mailings, compile and maintain responses and produce documents for national youth development and recognition programs, including but not limited to achievement and production contests, scholarships, show and judging contest awards, and Jersey Youth Academy.
Organize mailings, compile and maintain sponsorship records, and produce documents for The All American Jersey Show & Sale.
Produce mailings and correspondence with contributors to research, scholarship and special funds managed by the AJCA.
Fill customer requests for information by mail, telephone and email
Produce reports for, production of and mailing of Jersey Genetic Summary (April, August and December).
Provide administrative support for staging of annual events and special events.

Other

Provide switchboard assistance as needed.

Placement Standards:

Well-organized, self-motivated and detail oriented individual possessing general office knowledge and computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, and Adobe InDesign; Web application experience desirable. Strong written and oral communication skills. Position requires frequent contact with members and dairy industry professionals. Ability to handle multiple on-going projects and prioritize assignments across different departments. General knowledge of agriculture and/or the dairy industry a plus.

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Posted September 12, 2017

Use this link to submit your letter of application and résumé by email or fax to 614/861-8040. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Administrative Assistant, Jersey Marketing Service / Jersey Journal

Location: AJCA-NAJ Headquarters, Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Objective: To produce catalogs for Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) and provide administrative assistance to JMS in the home office in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Also provide assistance to Jersey Journal with the administrative tasks in helping to produce the magazine.

Jersey Marketing Service responsibilities

Answer telephone calls. Take messages and assist the JMS Manager.
Produce JMS catalogs and other JMS promotional and sales material as instructed.
Coordinate printing and mailing of catalogs.
Help create Jersey Marketing Service catalog websites.
Coordinate office work for Jersey Marketing Service. Maintain JMS files, including private treaty correspondence, consignment sale files, catalog files and normal correspondence files.
Manage all mailings for Jersey Marketing Service (e.g., health letters, consignment letters, advertising, catalogs).
Provide work processed information to the Executive Secretary’s office.
Manage all spreadsheets for Jersey Marketing Service sales and communicate weekly with the field staff with updates.

Jersey Journal responsibilities

Manage the Jersey Journal subscriptions and mailings within department.
Provide assistance to the Editor and staff as needed on magazine production.
Help maintain Jersey Journal website.

Accounting Department responsibilities

Provide administrative assistance to the Treasurer and accounting department as needed.
Other projects and duties as instructed.

Placement Standards:

General office knowledge and computer knowledge and skills including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets and data base experience, as well as Adobe Creative Suites. General knowledge of agriculture and/or the dairy industry a plus. Willingness and ability to learn new computer applications. Must be able to communicate effectively with customers. Ability to multi-task.
Requires frequent contact with dairy farmers and dairy industry personnel by telephone and written correspondence.

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Posted September 8, 2017

Use this link to submit your letter of application and résumé by email or fax to 614/861-8040. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Application Developer

Location: AJCA-NAJ Offices, Reynoldsburg, OH

Objective: The Application Developer will work as a member of the Information Technology team to provide high-quality mobile and web applications for the organizations’ staff and customers.

Create and maintain mobile (Android, Windows) and web-based applications.
Collaborate with management and end users to help clarify application goals, identify potential issues, and recommend solutions.
Provide written documentation of new and revised application development.
Plan and direct thorough testing of new and updated applications to ensure they will produce the intended outcome.
Help create user manuals for all new applications to assist the end users. Update existing user manuals to reflect any revisions to their respective applications.
Assist the Information Technology team with existing application enhancements to increase operating efficiency and to adapt to new system or user requirements.
Undertake any other projects or duties as instructed by the IT Manager.

Qualifications:

Associate degree or higher in software development or related field, or equivalent experience.
1+ years of experience creating and maintaining Android applications using Java or C#.
Proficient with SQL Server 2012/2014/2016 and SQLite3 databases.
Proficient with Android Studio or Visual Studio 2015/2017.
Familiarity with Jira or equivalent project management systems.
Familiarity with creating and maintaining Windows Mobile and web applications using C#, HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript a plus.
Effective project planning and problem-solving skills.
Strong time management skills.
Excellent communication skills including writing, speaking and the ability to listen.
Willingness and ability to meet project deadlines.
Team oriented with positive interpersonal skills.
Availability to work a flexible schedule that may occasionally include extended weekday and weekend hours to meet project deadlines.

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Posted August 23, 2017

Use this link to submit your letter of application and résumé by email or fax to 614/861-8040. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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