Careers and Opportunities

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Authenticity

We bring the best versions of ourselves every day, acting with integrity, honesty and trust. We do that by being vulnerable, respecting each other, accepting our differences as well as open and honest communication.

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Growth

We will be open-minded risk takers eager to learn, evolve and grow personally and professionally. We do this by being curious and courageous, professionally agile, having the determination to succeed and challenging the status quo.

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Excellence

We will hold ourselves and others accountable to meet and exceed expectations. We strive for high-quality, timely work, we try to be nimble, build and protecting our reputation and we act boldly in thinking and actions.

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The Voice of Milk is a collaboration between Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the Dairy Business Association and the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, working together to bring the voice of milk to communities, congress and consumers. With the strength of 1,400+ dairy farmers, the Voice of Milk dairy farmers and industry supporters, the Voice of Milk is the only multi-state association speaking only on behalf of dairy farmers.

Open Positions and Opportunities

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Request for Proposals: AMP Marketing, Research and Audience Strategy

Overview: 

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is requesting proposals from a qualified marketing and research organization to support its Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) project, a two-year initiative designed to strengthen engagement with farmers and processors and the buyers of dairy products and advance solutions across the dairy value chain. This project is funded through the USDA-funded Advancing Markets for Producers award, “Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Farmer-Led Initiative: Building the Competitiveness of Dairy and Sugar.”

Through this effort, Edge seeks to strengthen its position as a credible, forward-thinking, farmer-led organization that understands the challenges facing the dairy value chain and brings the right people together to develop practical solutions.

This Request for Proposals is open to all qualified organizations.

See the attached PDF for proposal requirements. Submit proposals to Laura Hensley at lhensley@voiceofmilk.com

Minnesota Milk Producers Association Director of Government Affairs

Responsibilities: 

The Director of Government Affairs is responsible for leading Minnesota Milk’s state-level advocacy and legislative strategy in Minnesota. This position serves as the primary liaison between Minnesota Milk and the Minnesota State Legislature, the Governor’s Office, state agencies, other state-level policymakers as well as allied industry groups. The Director ensures that the interests of dairy farmers and the broader dairy industry are effectively represented and advanced within state government. 

Position Overview: 

 The Director of Government Affairs will work closely with the Chief Policy Officer to align state priorities with national efforts that improve dairy’s position statewide and nationally. The Director will provide regular updates to the board and the Executive Leadership Team. 

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to HR@voiceofmilk.com