Cropping Systems Coordinator — Regenerative Ag & Communities

Socket.dev; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% employer-paid)

Paid time off

6 weeks parental leave

5% 401k contribution

Flexible hours

Remote stipends

Fitness cost reimbursements

CSA subscriptions

Eco-friendly purchasing options

Job summary

Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) is hiring a Cropping Systems Coordinator to support the farm systems team with technical assistance for regenerative row-crop practices and cost-share program administration. You’ll assist farmers with sign-ups, coordinate events, and connect with partners across the organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration, practical field knowledge, and delivering value to farmers while helping advance regenerative farming initiatives in Iowa.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Midwestern crop production practices.
• Knowledge of how to manage cover crops in row crop systems.
• Knowledge of crop fertility needs and management.
• Data entry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Experience developing cropping plans based on farm-specific information and goals.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to coordinate across different teams with varying goals and work styles.
• Ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to farmers about adopting cover crops, growing small grains and forages and reducing fertilizer.
• Organize and record information on farm systems cost-share programs.
• Grow and facilitate farmer networks on cost-share topics.
• Promote cost-share programs to the public through direct engagement and collaboration with the communications department.
• Facilitate events and meetings on cost-share topics.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for resources from Practical Farmers of Iowa members and the public on farm systems cost-share programs.
• Facilitate collaboration between departments and teams to achieve cost-share project deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned or volunteered to support department or team projects.

Skills

Midwestern cropping practices

Cover crops knowledge

Crop fertility management

Data entry

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Cropping plans development

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Quick learning

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Airtable

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) is hiring a Cropping Systems Coordinator to support the farm systems team with technical assistance for regenerative row-crop practices and cost-share program administration. You’ll assist farmers with sign-ups, coordinate events, and connect with partners across the organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration, practical field knowledge, and delivering value to farmers while helping advance regenerative farming initiatives in Iowa.