Agricultural Science Specialist
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Job Description
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Agricultural Science Specialist will join The Nature Conservancy’s Chesapeake Bay Agriculture Program and provide scientific support to our projects that accelerate the adoption of agricultural conservation practices that benefit communities, their economies, and nature. Using your experience in agricultural systems including agronomy, nutrient management, and/or soil health, you will implement field studies, collect agronomic data, and support the evaluation of project’s ecological outcomes. In addition, you will assist in the collection of social science data through participant questionnaires, interviews, and relationship building.
The Agricultural Science Specialist will work with partners on projects, including local, state, and federal agencies, conservation groups, the agribusiness community, small, diverse producers and large-scale row crop farmers, as well as other public and private organizations engaged in agricultural issues. You will help to coordinate project workflows with both internal and external colleagues across the Chesapeake Bay region, support data input and reporting, manage portions of grants, and help teams to navigate and identify project opportunities and hurdles. You may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. This is a 3-year grant-funded position with a salary between $68,000 - $74,000. Compensation will be based upon skills and experience.
We’re Looking for You:
By joining the Chesapeake Bay Agriculture Program, you will become part of a group that is a force for nature and people. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are among those leading the effort to promote agricultural sustainability and resilience across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about and contribute to cutting edge agricultural initiatives and be part of a successful multi-organizational team that provides opportunities for future career growth. We seek an Agricultural Science Specialist who can complement and build on our team’s existing strengths. For this position, we’re looking for an Agricultural Science Specialist who:
Will apply their passion for and/or experience in agronomy, nutrient management, and/or soil health to projects that that accelerate the adoption of agricultural conservation practices.
Can communicate effectively with diverse groups involved in agriculture including farmers, agribusiness partners, conservation professionals, scientists, and non-conservation staff across diverse organizations.
Can manage their time effectively to meet deadlines and partner requests while also working proactively across multiple projects and teams to identify and address barriers simultaneously.
Can manage and organize large amounts of data, ensure data quality, and create summary reports and graphs.
Can offer creative solutions about new and better ways to accelerate progress toward our conservation goals.
Has experience working as part of an inter- or transdisciplinary team.
Is excited to enthusiastically engage in new and diverse tasks as the need arises.
Sees opportunities to help both nature and farmers thrive.
What You’ll Bring:
Master’s degree in agronomy, soil science, natural resources management or related field and 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Expertise in row crop agricultural systems, including agronomy, nutrient management, soil health, and/or hydrology.
Experience leading and working with cross-functional teams.
Experience synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information.
Experience preparing reports of findings.
Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals or other scholarly achievements.
Excellent communication skills with a wide range of people.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Experience handling standard business communications.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $68,000 – $74,000 yearly 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.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
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 accounts, 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 and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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