Organic Conservation Specialist

Position Title: Organic Conservation Specialist

Status: F/T
Location:Remote

Position Summary:

Are you enthusiastic about organic agriculture and committed to driving positive change in the food industry? Are you a subject matter expert eager to join a dynamic team at the forefront of advocating for organic trade in North America? If this resonates with you, we have an exciting opportunity waiting!

Our client is a membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America. Representing over 9,500 organic businesses across 50 states, they are committed to promoting the environmental and health benefits of organic food and farming. Their mission is to conduct credible, evidence-based science and communicate our findings to broad audiences, empowering consumers to make informed choices about the food they buy.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

Our client values their employees’ time and efforts. Their commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation of $60,000-$65,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Location of Employment:

Remote - must reside within the NRCS Central National Technology Support Center region, which includes Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.

What you’ll do:

As an Organic Conservation Specialist, you will be a content expert for various educational audiences, such as clients, agricultural service providers, farmers, and partners. You will primarily provide technical training resources and support educational activities for OATS and OTA. The Specialist collaborates with team members to achieve program goals and uphold high standards in education delivery.

To thrive, you should have:

5 years of experience in organic agriculture, soil conservation, or a related field (e.g., agronomy, soil science, forestry, agricultural education, agricultural engineering)
Thorough knowledge of USDA Organic Regulations, organic crop/livestock production, and on-farm conservation practices (e.g., cover crops, rotational grazing)
Ability to communicate complex information engagingly
Demonstrated public speaking experience
Ability to work independently
Proficiency with technical platforms: Zoom, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint/Teams, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar)
Ability to pass a federal background investigation (required by NRCS)
Knowledge of NRCS programs and operations
Established relationships with organic content experts and industry members
Certified Crop Advisor qualification
This is a grant-funded position.
The role requires 5-10% travel.
Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.