Flexible Field-Based Transformation Specialist

Rural PM Academy; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Field visits

Exposure to agriculture

Small team

Continuous learning

Impactful work

Job summary

Rural PM Academy seeks a Transformation Specialist to support projects, learning activities and field-based collaborations across agriculture and food systems. You will work near operational realities, observing farms, kitchens, cooperatives and local initiatives to identify improvement opportunities.

The role emphasizes practical problem solving, field work and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to drive durable improvements in rural development and food systems.

Qualifications

• Curiosity, judgement and willingness to learn.
• Experience in agriculture, food systems or rural development.
• Strong attention to detail and systems thinking.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support field visits, assessments and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of practical tools, exercises and learning materials.
• Help organise workshops, site visits and stakeholder activities.
• Document observations, insights and lessons from projects and field work.
• Support research, mapping and analysis related to agriculture and food systems.
• Contribute to conversations around operational improvement, resource efficiency and implementation challenges.
• Help connect practical realities from the field with broader programmes, projects and initiatives.

Skills

Agriculture

Regenerative farming

Food production

Hospitality & HORECA

Rural development

Food systems

Job description

Rural PM Academy seeks a Transformation Specialist to support projects, learning activities and field-based collaborations across agriculture and food systems. You will work near operational realities, observing farms, kitchens, cooperatives and local initiatives to identify improvement opportunities.

The role emphasizes practical problem solving, field work and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to drive durable improvements in rural development and food systems.