Soil Health and Conservation Programs Manager

HEARTLAND CO-OP; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Co-op seeks a conservation sales agronomist to educate farmers on soil health and conservation practices, lead field events, and support data-driven programs. You will collaborate with NRCS and other partners to expand adoption and report outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to work in variable outdoor conditions across Iowa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; or 5–10 years related experience/training.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical materials and regulations.
• Ability to perform mathematical concepts including statistics, geometry, and trig.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Proficient use of spreadsheet, word processing and accounting software; ability to link PC systems to Precision Ag hardware.

Responsibilities

• Educate and sell soil health and conservation farming practices to Heartland’s farmer customers and prospects.
• Coordinate with NRCS staff and conservation organizations to build partnerships and programs.
• Provide technical and logistical support for conservation programs and grants.
• Assist agronomists with field days, grower meetings, and educational events.
• Prepare work plans, budgets, reports and grant applications.
• Maintain data integrity for the Conservation Sales Manager platform.

Skills

Analytical

Design

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Cost Consciousness

Change Management

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

5–10 years related experience

Tools

Precision Ag software

Job description

Heartland Co-op seeks a conservation sales agronomist to educate farmers on soil health and conservation practices, lead field events, and support data-driven programs. You will collaborate with NRCS and other partners to expand adoption and report outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to work in variable outdoor conditions across Iowa.