Sustainability Programs Specialist: Grower Impact & Data

Innovative Ag Services, Co.; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services (IAS) is seeking a Sustainability Program Specialist to support administration, enrollment, data management, and outreach for IAS sustainability programs across Central Iowa. You will coordinate grower communications, collect and verify farm data, and help growers implement carbon intensity and nutrient stewardship initiatives.

The role blends agronomy, project management, data analysis, and customer service to help farmers maximize stewardship value while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, soil science, agricultural business, environmental science, natural resource management, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in agriculture, agronomy, conservation, sustainability, or project management.
• Understanding of Midwestern crop production systems and farm management practices.
• Experience working directly with growers and agricultural stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for growers participating in IAS sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Support enrollment and onboarding into sustainability programs.
• Manage grower records and documentation.
• Coordinate grower communications regarding requirements, deadlines, and reporting.
• Assist with data collection, validation, and analysis for carbon intensity calculations.
• Help develop grower reports and communicate agronomic factors affecting carbon intensity.
• Promote adoption of conservation and nutrient stewardship practices.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Innovative Ag Services (IAS) is seeking a Sustainability Program Specialist to support administration, enrollment, data management, and outreach for IAS sustainability programs across Central Iowa. You will coordinate grower communications, collect and verify farm data, and help growers implement carbon intensity and nutrient stewardship initiatives.

The role blends agronomy, project management, data analysis, and customer service to help farmers maximize stewardship value while aligning with