Agriculture Outreach Manager
The Nature Conservancy
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • Iowa • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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