Producer Engagement Coordinator - IA & NE

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•, NE

1d•$55,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

The Producer Engagement Coordinator will work within NASDA's NASS program to increase awareness of NASS surveys and their value to producers, agricultural organizations, and the broader agricultural industry. The position develops and executes engagement strategies, builds stakeholder relationships, and measures engagement outcomes to support NASS data collection efforts in Iowa and Nebraska. This is a fully remote position; candidates must reside in Iowa or Nebraska. The coordinator collaborates with the Producer Engagement team, leads state-specific engagement plans, maintains relationships with agricultural stakeholders, represents NASDA at events, and uses engagement data and response-rate trends to evaluate and improve outreach. The role also develops and shares communication materials as needed. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing state departments of agriculture. Its mission is to enhance American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years' experience in agriculture, communications, or public affairs.
At least 5 years of professional experience in agricultural communications, stakeholder engagement, membership outreach, public affairs, producer relations, or a related field.
Thorough understanding of U.S. agriculture.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with agricultural organizations, government agencies, industry associations, Extension services, commodity groups, or producer organizations.
Experience developing and implementing outreach, engagement, or communications strategies designed to achieve measurable outcomes.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and public speaking abilities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to travel regularly to attend meetings and events.
Experience with email marketing, newsletter development, and distribution using Mailchimp or similar platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Must currently reside in Iowa or Nebraska.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume; applications without both will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with USDA NASS surveys, agricultural data collection, or producer outreach programs is strongly preferred.
Agricultural communications, stakeholder engagement, membership outreach, public affairs, or producer relations experience preferably gained within agriculture.

Responsibilities

Work with the Producer Engagement team to develop and execute NASDA's producer engagement strategy focused on increasing awareness of and participation in NASS surveys.
Lead state-specific engagement plans that leverage trusted agricultural stakeholders and partnerships to increase producer response rates.
Track established performance metrics to evaluate engagement activities and survey promotion efforts.
Maintain relationships with state departments of agriculture, commodity organizations, Extension services, producer groups, and other trusted agricultural stakeholders in the assigned region or states.
Identify opportunities to leverage existing agricultural networks to improve awareness of and participation in NASS surveys.
Represent NASDA at in-person and virtual events within the designated state or region.
Analyze response-rate trends and engagement data to identify opportunities, measure program effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
Develop and share communication materials as needed.