Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist

About the role

Pheasants Forever seeks a highly motivated team-oriented individual looking to join a dynamic Team, with a passion for wildlife, conservation, agriculture, and technology that has an interest in working with farmers to find conservation solutions. The employee will be a key member of the Precision Ag & Conservation Solutions Team within Pheasants Forever.

Job Duties

• Lead in the identification and engagement of interested farmers.
• Collaborate with farmers to provide economic analyses of best management practices that increase producer profitability and create habitat.
• Make sound and ethical recommendations in order to maximize profitability for producers while providing water, soil and wildlife benefits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agricultural partners consistent with their needs/wants. Facilitate a high-level of communication between the farmer (including trusted advisors) and partners.
• Focus on understanding producer needs and provide feedback on ways to improve performance. Serves as the liaison between farmers requesting alternative options and appropriate IL biologist, USDA, FWS or other partner personnel.
• Complete customer tracking, data entry and project reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Organize and host workshops, field days and conduct other outreach efforts.
• Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to make initial contacts, cold calls and develop new relationships. Self-motivated and able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Knowledge or the ability to understand modern farm equipment, technology and practices. Commitment to maintain standards and address issues in a timely, professional manner.
• Knowledge of conservation program offerings, including USDA Farm Bill Programs, as well as state and local programs, is preferred.
• Must have experience with ArcGIS with the ability to import and export data, create and edit shapefiles, and create professional looking maps.
• Valid driver’s license required; use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided).

Requirements

Starting Salary: $46,000- $66,000. Commensurate with Experience + Benefits (see our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in agriculture, conservation, or related field.
• Skills: Proficiency with ArcGIS, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to make initial contacts, cold calls and develop new relationships, self-motivated and able to work independently without direct supervision.

Benefits

See our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs.

Contact

Dallas Glazik: [email protected] or 217-841-2978