Agriculture Outreach Manager

The Nature Conservancy

Agriculture Outreach Manager working with farming communities in the Upper Mississippi Foodscape. Building relationships and managing projects to enhance economic resilience for farmers.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build relationships with organizations supporting farmers
Network and strengthen ties with farming communities
Manage projects with partners – setting realistic deadlines and ensuring accountability
Increase farmers’ access to advisors and information
Enhance economic resilience by increasing access to markets
Build partner organizations’ capacity in a collaborative and advisory capacity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, community development, agricultural education, conservation, or similar field
5 years’ experience in community development and/or agriculture education; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Experience communicating with the public including presenting to community leaders, government officials, or related
Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, database management, and web browsers
Experience working with partners/government agencies without violating any restrictions related to conflicts of interest, lobbying former employers, or influencing decision makers
Fluency in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or other languages relevant to farming communities in the Foodscape region

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

community developmentagriculture educationproject managementdatabase management

Soft Skills

relationship buildingnetworkingcommunicationcollaborationaccountability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in agricultureBachelor's degree in community developmentBachelor's degree in agricultural educationBachelor's degree in conservation