Remote Agronomy & Conservation Specialist

Pheasants Forever; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with match

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pheasants Forever in Minnesota seeks an agronomist-type professional to build relationships with farmers, advisors, and partners while preparing farm plans that integrate conservation and ag economics. This role travels within a ten-county area and supports grant and cost-share opportunities.

With telework up to 50% after training, the candidate will map, plan, and monitor conservation outcomes and host workshops for outreach. A bachelor’s in related fields or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Initiative to make initial contacts and develop relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with diverse clientele.
• Customer relations and interpersonal skills to communicate with team and partners.
• Knowledge of modern farm equipment, technology, agronomic and conservation practices.
• Commitment to high standards and timely issue resolution.
• Experience with ArcGIS for data and map handling.
• Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement).
• Ability to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Understand how economic data and precision data build profitable conservation solutions.
• Lead recruitment of farmers interested in conservation solutions.
• Work with Farm Bill Biologists to identify, enroll, and implement programs.
• Use data tools to analyze ROI and profitability at sub-field levels.
• Foster trust with farmers and the broader agriculture industry to boost program uptake.
• Create and deliver education/outreach events for producers and trusted advisors.
• Collaborate with local USDA to promote EQIP and CSP programs; write conservation plans.

Skills

Initiative

Self-motivated

Customer relations

Farm equipment knowledge

Conservation practices

ArcGIS

Driver's license

USDA clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Precision Agriculture

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy

Associate degree + 2+ years experience

No degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Pheasants Forever in Minnesota seeks an agronomist-type professional to build relationships with farmers, advisors, and partners while preparing farm plans that integrate conservation and ag economics. This role travels within a ten-county area and supports grant and cost-share opportunities.

With telework up to 50% after training, the candidate will map, plan, and monitor conservation outcomes and host workshops for outreach. A bachelor’s in related fields or equivalent experience is required.