Agribusiness Partnership Specialist (56348-CO)

The Agribusiness Partnership Specialist will network, build, and strengthen relationships with agricultural retailers and agronomists in the Upper Mississippi River Foodscape, which includes parts of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, southwest Wisconsin and northwest Illinois, to implement Farmer Advisor priority activities and cultivate new business models to drive regenerative agriculture practices within ag retail and to position farmer advisors and agribusiness as a powerful and effective tool for quickly scaling regenerative ag incentive programs and systems. The Specialist will work within a highly matrixed, multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and staff across the conservancy. In collaboration with and under the guidance of the Iowa Agriculture Program Director and the North America Farmer Advisor Strategy Manager, the Specialist will be responsible for advancing project activities to meet outcomes, identifying and developing key performance indicators, monitoring and measuring progress, communicating information to stakeholders and ensuring all organizational and divisional standards are met. The Agribusiness Partnership Specialist provides technical leadership and support to the North America Agriculture, Iowa, and Upper Mississippi Foodscape teams by assisting, planning and executing projects in service of our programmatic goals, including pilots and collaborative efforts with ag retailers and other farmer advisors. The Specialist may be responsible for managing contracts, tracking budgets and deliverables, producing reports, meeting planning and facilitation, and may serve as the liaison for external partners and TNC staff. To be successful in this position, the Specialist must be detail-oriented, highly organized, a good communicator and have experience with and/or knowledge of agriculture, agribusiness, farmer networks/engagement, farmer incentives and technical assistance. This is a 2-year remote position (must be located within the Upper Mississippi River Foodscape with a strong preference for northeast Iowa), with private funding secured through June 2027 (with possibility for renewal). We expect this position to travel up to 50% of their time, primarily in northeast Iowa, SE Minnesota, SW Wisconsin and NW Illinois, with the occasional out of state meeting. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU If you have a passion for conserving and protecting the natural world, addressing climate change and enhancing the sustainability of our food system, join The Conservancy as an Agribusiness Partnership Specialist. Excellent relationship building and communication skills, ability to self-motivate, creatively problem solve, and to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today! WHAT YOU'LL BRING BA/BS degree in conservation, agronomy, sustainability, or a related field and 5 years' experience in natural resource management, project management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experien Experience engaging with agribusiness retailers or other farmer advisors. Experience negotiating complex agreements; Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally; Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers; Experience with principles of regenerative agriculture practices; and Experience engaging or collaborating with non-profit organizations, farmers, agribusiness, and/or government agencies. Valid driver's license. WHAT WE BRING Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending a counts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ. AUTO SAFETY POLICY This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered high risk drivers. To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ sectio Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. SALARY INFORMATION The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $63,000 - $72,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. APPLY NOW To apply for job ID 56348, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. Remote About the Company: The Nature Conservan Apply tot his job Apply To this Job