Illinois Agricultural and Conservation Technical Specialist
Quick answer
American Farmland Trust is hiring a remote Experienced Illinois Agricultural and Conservation Technical Specialist (Effingham, IL) paying $70,000 - $75,000 per year to support regional, farmer-led soil health and water quality programming.
- Role
- Illinois Agricultural and Conservation Technical Specialist
- Organization
- American Farmland Trust
- Location
- Effingham, Illinois (Fully Remote)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $70,000 - $75,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Illinois Agricultural and Conservation Technical Specialist position offers an exciting opportunity to support the strategic agenda of a growing, forward-looking conservation organization. S/he will have the opportunity to work across teams within AFTs Midwest Region, as well as with external partners including farmers, landowners, and agricultural professionals.
What you'll do
- Provide technical assistance to farmers, landowners, and partners
- Develop and launch farmer-led watershed programs
- Engage in public meetings, field days, and educational events
- Gather and manage field data
- Support internal and external partner engagement
- Represent AFT at public meetings and events
What it takes
- BA or BS degree and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience
- Midwest conservation and agriculture experience
- Certified Conservation Planner and/or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification
- Experience developing events and outreach tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Excellent vacation, medical, retirement and other benefits. The salary range for this position is from $70,000 to $75,000 based upon experience.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is fully remote, but the candidate must currently live in or be willing to relocate to Southeast Illinois, within approximately 100 miles of Effingham County.
What is the compensation?
The salary range for this position is from $70,000 to $75,000 based upon experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a BA or BS degree, 3 years of related work experience, Midwest conservation and agriculture experience, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted through AFT's Paycom Career Portal using the provided link.
What is the timeline for the application process?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Farmland Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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