Kansas Grazing Specialist

AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST•Wichita, KS

1d•$60,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

The Kansas Grazing Specialist position offers an exciting opportunity to serve Kansas livestock producers and landowners in meeting their ecological, economic and management goals for their operation. In this role, you will work closely with AFT staff, including the Agricultural Conservation Innovations team and other grazing specialists, to coordinate and conduct producer outreach and education events, provide technical assistance, including writing grazing management plans and providing one on one support, and coordinate grazing mentors throughout the state of Kansas. The position is currently funded for three years with the possibility of renewal based upon additional funding. The position will require work from a home office and travel throughout the state of Kansas.

Requirements

Strong background in agriculture and farming communities
Knowledge of writing grazing management or conservation plans preferred
Experience working with NRCS a plus
Be able to collaborate across teams and comfortable adapting to different technology
Minimum of 5 years' experience grazing management and/or working on farms or in land stewardship or land management positions is required.
A college degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to livestock producers, land managers and landowners
Write grazing management plans
Collect, analyze and interpret soil health and other data needed for livestock and grassland management and research
Collaborate with local partners, NRCS staff and others to solve problems and find solutions for producers and landowners
Attend regional field days and events to outreach for project
Work with program manager and external partners to coordinate events for producers and landowners in the region
Lead and train grazing mentors

Benefits

Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Medical & Prescription Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k Plan
Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 13 “sick days” per year.
Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.
Holidays: AFT observes twelve fixed holidays and a week between Christmas and New Years off during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays.