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This position will contribute technical support and assistance to Michigan TNC's Regenerative Agriculture strategy, including planning and implementing new sustainable agriculture (ag) program work streams. This position entails a unique set of responsibilities, including building and stewarding strategic partnerships, working within budget to complete projects, and delivering regenerative ag programing at multiple levels within Michigan's agricultural supply chain.

The position requires an experienced collaborator willing and able to strategize, influence and thoughtfully deliver regenerative ag initiatives to Michigan's private agricultural sector. They will help foster community and stakeholder support through effective engagement and communication, manage their time to coordinate tasks across multiple projects, effectively collaborate as part of a larger team, help adaptively manage ongoing programs toward greater success, set deadlines and manage tasks to completion. This is a two-year position with a possibility of extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Performs field work with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
• Works collaboratively with farmers and external agricultural supply chain partners- specifically local grain merchandizers, processors, and cooperatives, as well as with internal technical, administrative, and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training, and development.
• Employee may be asked to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, and with a diversity of stakeholders with varying and sometimes demanding schedules. The employee will generally be responsible for maintaining professional customer service under a suite of demanding circumstances.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• BA/BS degree and 5 years' experience in agricultural or natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with the Michigan agribusiness sector.
• Experience working with non-industrial private landowners.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, (e.g., farmers, agribusiness, academia, governmental, internal scientists.)
• Experience negotiating.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to a timeline.
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and/or other relevant languages.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Experienced in field work and data collection.

BONUS:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Ability to obtain, professional Crop Advisor or agronomy certification.
• Familiarity with principles of commodity production systems and commodity markets.