Grower-Centric Sustainability Programs Specialist

Innovative Ag Services; Monticello (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services is seeking a Sustainability Program Specialist to support enrollment, data management, and readiness across IAS sustainability initiatives in East Central Iowa. You will coordinate program participation, assist with carbon intensity metrics, and help growers adopt conservation practices.

The role combines agronomy knowledge, project management, data analysis, and customer service to deliver measurable value for farmers and IAS while navigating evolving sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years in agriculture or sustainability.
• Understanding Midwest crop production and farm management.
• Experience working with growers and agricultural stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel within IAS trade territory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for growers in IAS sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Assist enrollment, onboarding, and maintain grower records and communications.
• Support collection and validation of farm data used in carbon intensity calculations.
• Help develop grower reports and communicate factors affecting carbon intensity.
• Support nutrient management plans and 4R practices with agronomy staff.
• Educate growers and IAS employees about sustainability programs and opportunities.
• Coordinate with agencies and partners to implement conservation projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Data management

Microsoft Office

Sustainability reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Business, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field

Tools

Sustainability software platforms

Data management systems

Job description

Innovative Ag Services is seeking a Sustainability Program Specialist to support enrollment, data management, and readiness across IAS sustainability initiatives in East Central Iowa. You will coordinate program participation, assist with carbon intensity metrics, and help growers adopt conservation practices.

The role combines agronomy knowledge, project management, data analysis, and customer service to deliver measurable value for farmers and IAS while navigating evolving sustainability