Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers, possess strong customer service skills, have an attention to detail, uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
In this role, you will be a member of the Arthur Companies (ACI) R&D Team to help execute and train growers/agronomists on how to successfully apply for programs related to agricultural stewardship.
This position provides a variety of technical and administrative assistance to support all aspects of programs, activities of ACI, and project partners in a direct effort to accelerate stewardship of agricultural lands.
This role will be responsible for understanding program rules and updates, training growers/agronomists on how to apply to programs and related tasks associated with the process.
This position will serve ND customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Expected to work cooperatively as a team player, participating regularly with conservation partners, project staff, and others to develop conservation programs and accomplish goals and objectives of established plans;
Collaborate with the ACI agronomy team to create an outreach plan for their customers and deliver conservation services within the project area that includes their sustainability partner programming;
Collect agronomic data to generate stewardship and profitability insights and support scenario development for improvements and revenue opportunities;
Build capacity and expertise within the agronomy teams at ACI to increase knowledge of Districts programs, NRCS practices, and USDA and other state cost-share programs;
Interface with Conservation Agronomists working with ag retailers across the U.
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to share best practices and help ACI bring a new go to market strategy around sustainability;
With partners, develop and implement workshops and field days designed to educate growers, farm-related and grower-led organizations on best practices, and other innovative conservation systems that benefit natural resource quality and farm productivity;
Build and nurture positive, long-lasting relationships with both existing and potential customers interested in relative ACI programs;
Represent the company in the market, contributing to the establishment of ACI's reputation as a trusted partner in sustainable agriculture;
Stay up to date on USDA Program policies to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the sustainable agriculture technology landscape;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop or soil science, environmental sciences or a related field
3-5 years of experience relative to role preferred
Maintain a valid driver's license and insurability
Understanding of agricultural practices in our region
Understanding of basic agronomic and agricultural economic principles
Capacity to develop and interpret soils maps and aerial photography
Excellent communication and collaborative skills with the ability to work independently as part of a team
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to thrive in a startup environment with broad responsibilities and a dynamic atmosphere
Data collection and analytics
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