Job Description Mercantile Job Agriculture Market Researcher and Writer Duties: Follow domestic and international markets for some of the following agricultural commodities Wheat, corn, barley, oats Soybeans, canola, flax peas, lentils Identify changes to the markets Analyze reasons for change in market / conduct market analysis Forecasting Develop and maintain relevant statistics (domestic & international) Skills & Competencies: Degree in Agriculture Economics preferred Basic understanding of agricultural markets (domestic & international) Market analysis capabilities Ability to perform statistical analysis Have understanding of commodity futures markets Able to set up and maintain social media for market communication purposes Fluent with Excel, Word (Pages) and PowerPoint (Keynote) Relationships: Reports to Owner & Managing Partner Mercantile Consulting Venture Inc Ability to communicate well with clients/ people outside company Ability to establish and maintain business relationships Ability to work efficiently in small office Potential for some of the hours worked at home if so desired Compensation: Initial compensation $15-20.00/ hr ~ 15 hrs. per week (could expand with projects)
Job Description Mercantile Job Agriculture Market Researcher and Writer Duties: Follow domestic and international markets for some of the following agricultural commodities Wheat, corn, barley, oats Soybeans, canola, flax peas, lentils Identify changes to the markets Analyze reasons for change in market / conduct market analysis Forecasting Develop and maintain relevant statistics (domestic & international) Skills & Competencies: Degree in Agriculture Economics preferred Basic understanding of agricultural markets (domestic & international) Market analysis capabilities Ability to perform statistical analysis Have understanding of commodity futures markets Able to set up and maintain social media for market communication purposes Fluent with Excel, Word (Pages) and PowerPoint (Keynote) Relationships: Reports to Owner & Managing Partner Mercantile Consulting Venture Inc Ability to communicate well with clients/ people outside company Ability to establish and maintain business relationships Ability to work efficiently in small office Potential for some of the hours worked at home if so desired Compensation: Initial compensation $15-20.00/ hr ~ 15 hrs. per week (could expand with projects)
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