Senior Grazing Systems Specialist
Quick answer
American Bird Conservancy is hiring a Senior Grazing Systems Specialist for a limited-term, permanent position in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas to lead technical resources for grazing management across the Great Plains and support regional strategies to advance grassland resilience and bird conservation. The role offers $76,500 - $85,000*; Based on experience.
- Role
- Senior Grazing Systems Specialist
- Organization
- American Bird Conservancy
- Location
- Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $76,500 - $85,000*; Based on experience
- Category
- Other
The role
The Senior Grazing Systems Specialist position at American Bird Conservancy is a limited-term, permanent role focused on leading technical resources for grazing management across the Great Plains and supporting regional strategies to advance grassland resilience and bird conservation.
What you'll do
- Serve as ABC’s Grazing for Birds Program primary technical resource on grazing systems, prescribed grazing, and rangeland ecology across the Great Plains.
- Supervise 1-2 program staff in the Southern Great Plains and report to the Program Leader.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical assistance to staff implementing grazing and grassland conservation practices.
- Help staff navigate the intersection of ranch management objectives, ecological resilience, and bird habitat needs.
- Lead trainings, workshops, and peer-learning opportunities to strengthen staff capacity and consistency across programs.
- Develop technical guidance, decision-support tools, and best management practices related to grazing and grassland conservation.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in range science, rangeland ecology, wildlife management, animal science, natural resources, or a related field.
- Seven or more years of professional experience in grazing management, rangeland conservation, or working-lands conservation.
- Demonstrated expertise in grazing systems and grassland ecology.
- Experience providing technical assistance to agricultural producers and land managers.
- Experience leading teams, mentoring staff, or coordinating conservation initiatives.
- Ability to obtain certification as an NRCS Technical Service Provider.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, employer-matched retirement savings, flexible schedule, etc. Paid vacation days (starting at 15 days annually and increasing to 20 days after 1 year of employment), paid holidays (including both US holidays and additional ABC holidays) and sick leave.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
What is the compensation range?
The estimated salary range for this role is $76,500 - $85,000*; Based on experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in relevant fields, seven or more years of professional experience, and demonstrated expertise in grazing systems and grassland ecology.
How do I apply for this position?
To apply, please visit Paylocity online. If you have any difficulties uploading your resume and cover letter, then please send them as ONE document to [email protected].
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline for this position is August 12, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Bird Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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