Senior Director, Climate Action & Farm Sustainability

Trellis Group; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Organic Valley Cooperative seeks a Senior Director of Sustainability to lead the CROPP Sustainability Program and its climate action initiatives. The role manages the Farm Sustainability team and coordinates cross‑functional projects advancing sustainability across member farms.

Responsibilities include designing strategies, tracking greenhouse gas emissions, and aligning with the Cooperative’s strategic plan while fostering collaboration and driving data‑driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 7+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of direct supervision of employees.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Knowledge of organic farming systems and certification requirements including dairy.
• Experience with climate smart farming practices and data usage.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead development and execution of sustainability programs.
• Oversee farm sustainability initiatives and emissions data management.
• Lead climate smarts projects and greenhouse gas tracking (Scope 1-3).
• Collaborate with senior leadership to refine strategic sustainability goals.
• Manage cross-department alignment and external sustainability partnerships.
• Oversee budgets for sustainability programs and grants.
• Report metrics quarterly and guide team development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Communication

Climate smart farming

Travel 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, environmental science, biology, sustainability or similar field

Job description

Organic Valley Cooperative seeks a Senior Director of Sustainability to lead the CROPP Sustainability Program and its climate action initiatives. The role manages the Farm Sustainability team and coordinates cross‑functional projects advancing sustainability across member farms.

Responsibilities include designing strategies, tracking greenhouse gas emissions, and aligning with the Cooperative’s strategic plan while fostering collaboration and driving data‑driven decisions.