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Agriculture Program Specialist

USA The Nature Conservancy

Hailey, Idaho

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$68,000–$72,000
SKILLS
Agricultural Science, Agriculture, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Biology, Climate Change, Conservation, Funding, Government Relations, Marketing, Physical Demands, Private Funding, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Technical Support, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Water Quality Testing
LOCATION
Hailey, Idaho
POSTED
Today
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Idaho Agriculture Program Specialist will further The Nature Conservancy in Idaho's conservation goals in Idaho's agricultural landscapes by forging partnerships and planning and implementing projects that address issues related to water quality, water quantity, soil health, and climate change in the agriculture sector. The Specialist will manage and implement the Idaho Chapter's agriculture projects through engagement with members of the agricultural sector and help facilitate strategic alignment and integration by working with TNC's conservation, science, government relations, marketing, North America Agriculture, and other teams that interact with agriculture sector stakeholders.

We're Looking for You:

The Idaho Agriculture Program Specialist develops, manages, and implements conservation projects; identifies and develops strategic relationships with agribusinesses, technical service providers, and water managers across Idaho; executes activities in the field; provides technical assistance to internal and external partners; and collaborates with internal and external partners on the development of new strategies and projects. The Specialist will need to build productive relationships and partnerships with farmers, dairy producers, water managers, agencies, and key local stakeholders involved in water, soil, crop, feed, livestock, and edge-of-field management. The Specialist will also foster cross-site learning among conservation partners and the agriculture community and facilitate consensus and partnerships among key stakeholders. They manage projects and activities to ensure alignment with TNC priorities and consistency with TNC's partnership agreements and commitments.

This is a two-year term position with the potential for extension pending the availability of funding. This position is non-supervisory but depends on marshaling partners and resources to advance conservation goals. This role will at times require making independent decisions and working under minimal supervision, in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. Local knowledge and agriculture expertise will be critical to implement long-term adoption of conservation activities. This position will report to the Idaho Director of Conservation Programs.

**This role requires an individual to live in Southern Idaho. It is primarily a remote role with the opportunity to work at/from our offices in Boise or Hailey, Idaho. If you do not currently live in the area, you must be willing to relocate and should express that interest in your cover letter.**

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

  • Develop, manage, and implement projects that promote and increase the adoption of beneficial conservation practices and production systems in Idaho.
  • Advance existing and develop new relationships with members of the agriculture sector, including individual producers, producer groups, and supply chain corporations, and develop partnerships to promote and increase the adoption of beneficial conservation practices and production systems within and beyond Idaho.
  • Provide technical assistance to internal and external partners.
  • Position The Nature Conservancy as a respected voice in Idaho agriculture.
  • Facilitate meetings, trainings, and outreach efforts.
  • Design, implement and direct projects and scopes of work, including by setting and meeting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
  • Actively participate in raising public and private funds to meet program needs.
  • Work closely with other programs throughout the Conservancy (including North America Agriculture) for synergy, ensuring that Idaho's efforts support and complement the broader goals of the organization.
  • Ensure project and activity compliance with internal policies and external requirements, including applicable regulations and processes.
  • Under minimal supervision, make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
  • May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

What You'll Bring:

  • BA/BS in agricultural or life sciences or related field and 5 years' experience in agricultural or life sciences or related field with direct experience working with farmers, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of current trends and practices in agriculture

About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org