Cropping Systems Coordinator

Practical Farmers of Iowa•Ames, IA

10d•$46,000 - $53,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) is seeking a Cropping Systems Coordinator to support its farm viability department. This role will provide technical assistance to farmers implementing regenerative row-crop practices, plan events to support communities of practice, and assist farmers with cost-share sign-up processes and program requirements. The farm systems team within the farm viability department oversees regenerative agriculture financial assistance programs, supporting farmers in adopting practices like cover crops, diverse rotations, and improved nutrient management. This position plays a key role in driving large-scale landscape change through strategic partnerships with supply chain partners.

Requirements

Understanding of Midwestern crop production practices
Knowledge of how to manage cover crops in row crop systems
Knowledge of crop fertility needs and management
Data entry experience
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Experience developing cropping plans based on farm-specific information and goals
Careful attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to coordinate across different teams with varying goals and work styles
Ability to learn quickly

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of small grain production
Knowledge of forage crop production
Experience with precision conservation analysis and making recommendations based on it
Familiarity with quality assurance and quality control best practices for direct-service teams
Basic understanding of best practices in phone, email and event marketing strategies
Experience managing partner relationships
Data entry experience, especially in Airtable and/or Salesforce
Data management experience
Event planning experience
Experience facilitating teams
Comfortable networking with peers in industry
Experience building community

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to farmers about adopting cover crops, growing small grains and forages and reducing fertilizer
Organize and record information on farm systems cost-share programs
Grow and facilitate farmer networks on cost-share topics
Promote cost-share programs to the public through direct engagement and collaboration with the communications department
Facilitate events and meetings on cost-share topics
Respond to inquiries and requests for resources from Practical Farmers of Iowa members and the public on farm systems cost-share programs
Facilitate collaboration between departments and teams to achieve cost-share project deliverables
Other duties as assigned or volunteered to support department or team projects