Sustainable Commodities Technical Manager, Delta Region, Trust In FoodTrust In Food, Farm Journal's climate-smart ag division, is looking for a Sustainable Commodities Technical Manager in the Delta region area of the United States to work on the innovative Connected Ag Climate-Smart Commodities Pilot Project. Trust In Food is implementing a $40M Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant program enrolling growers in at least 19 states and focusing on Regenerative Agriculture practices related to row crop, specialty crop, and livestock production. Join a great team that is revolutionizing how sustainable producers connect with technology, regenerative, and climate-smart agriculture systems of today.
This essential role is well suited for a person who appreciates technology and has knowledge of Regenerative Agriculture Principles. This position will ensure commodity producers engagement is optimized using insights from Farm Journal's proprietary database and oversee all technical assistance delivery to producers of the Delta Region of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Guide producers through an innovation process of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices and assist them in selecting the correct practices and technology for their operation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Primary producer contact and support for Farm Journal's Connected Ag Climate-Smart Commodities Pilot Project from project enrollment to payment and reporting.Serve as a primary technical assistance provider and coordinate with partner assistance to provide producers holistic conservation planning.Identify and coordinate the resources from the Farm Journal Proprietary Database to execute on the ground needs of producers.Develop a detailed project report for leadership throughout the grant on needs, changes, and updates.Help to ensure USDA local offices are aware of the applicants and that they don't have an existing USDA program on the same farm for the same practice.Measure project performance, report to leadership and provide ongoing progress reports.Verify and monitor practice implementation through on-farm review.SKILLS + ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED Must be located near the Delta Region of the United States in one of the states: Arkansas, Louisiana, or Mississippi.Understanding of Regenerative Agriculture Principles.Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manager role or similar position.Proven project management experience and skills.Good client-facing and internal communication skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.The ability to manage competing priorities with high regard to details.The capability to manage multiple projects and tasks on a regular basis.Adaptable, flexible, thrives in ambiguous and evolving environments.Team player. Belief that communication, collaboration, and accountability are keys to a great teammate.Knowledge in the commodity industry, technology, and agriculture required.Work authorization requirements: Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
EEO statement: Farm Journal is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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