The Nature Conservancy's agriculture program in the Nebraska Operating Unit engages diverse partners across the supply chain to achieve on farm conservation wins for people and nature. We accomplish this through building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, engaging policymakers, and working directly with farmers to design practices that are scientifically sound and operationally realistic. Our irrigation and soil health projects together engage over sixty producers, three natural resources districts, multiple agribusinesses, and many university researchers. In addition to achieving immediate conservation outcomes, our projects are designed to instigate widespread system change by creating a shared vision for the type of agriculture needed to sustain our growing world.
The Nebraska agriculture program is directly aligned with two of The Nature Conservancy's four global priorities: to Provide Food and Water Sustainably and toTackle Climate Change. More can be found about theNebraska Operating Unit of The Nature Conservancy at www.nature.org/nebraska
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees,excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborativework environment. We also provide professionaldevelopment opportunities and promote from within. As aresult, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
The Agriculture Projects Lead develops, manages, and implements agricultural conservation projects, plans, andmethods in the Nebraska landscape. They establish andadvance relationships and communications with Nebraska farmers and local stakeholders working towards achievingconservation goals in agriculture.
To apply for job ID 52655, submit your materials online byusing the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by11:59 PM EST on February 17, 2022. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Agriculture Projects Lead contributes scientific and technical capacity to the Agriculture Program by managingand executing conservation projects in Nebraska. They willrecruit new farmers and support the existing projectenrollees by aiding them in developing their work plans, providing technical assistance as farmers install practices,working with farmers to collect project data, and assisting with project field days and other outreach events coordination. They will help with the projects' scientific activities, assisting the science team in gathering on-farmdata through conversations with farmers, surveys, and/orcollecting agronomic data from the fields (e.g., soil and tissue samples). They will coordinate the operational needs of the projects jointly with the Conservation Coordinator.
They will plan, lead, and execute effective strategies that aim to build relationships with farmers, farm serviceproviders, project partners, and other relevant stakeholdersin Nebraska, mainly focusing on those areas where we areactively working. They will also support producers bydeveloping peer networks and messaging to amplify their success stories and create a culture of conservation amongfarmers. They will conduct outreach that provides accurateand relevant agronomic information about management systems, helping farmers identify their resource concerns'needs, providing technical recommendations to implementregenerative practices effectively, and assisting farmers while considering and applying to cost-share programs.
Reporting to the Director of Agriculture and working closely with other Agriculture Program team members, they willprovide unique insight into farmers' concerns and interests,identifying opportunities to develop future agriculturalprojects and recognizing potential solutions to address theimplementation challenges.
The Agriculture Projects Lead will represent TNC and its work in local workshops, conferences, and field days toconvey the importance of regenerative practices to waterquality, greenhouse gas mitigation, and agriculturalproductivity. They will also collaborate with TNC colleagues in the Nebraska chapter and across the Great Plains and North America Divisions to further develop ag strategies andprogramming.
The Agriculture Projects Lead works with their supervisor to identify and participate in the multiple professionaldevelopment opportunities. The Nature Conservancy offers. The Nebraska Operating Unit also encourages all staff, including the Agriculture Projects Lead to participate inchapter activities, including serving on committees such asthe Operating Unit's Culture Club or one of the Nature Conservancy-wide Employee Resource Groups.
The Agriculture Projects Lead will be required to reside in the Central Nebraska region; this is a remote position andwill require up to 80% local travel, a valid driver's license,and compliance with The Nature Conservancy's auto safetyprogram.
- BA/BS degree and 3 years of experience in conservation, agriculture, or agronomy, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Experience working with the agricultural community. -Expereince with current trends and practices in conservation and agriculture ? especially nutrient management, irrigation management, and soil health principles. -Expereince with data management skills, including interpreting data and generating reports to communicate to non-scientific stakeholders. - Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s). - Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally. -Fluency via written, spoken, and graphical means in English. -Experience with planning, administer and record results of work team meetings and activities -Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers. -A valid driver's license
To apply for job ID 52655, submit your materials online byusing the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by11:59 PM EST on February 17, 2022. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
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