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OBJECTIVE: The Conservation Program Coordinator facilitates the overarching management of conservation projects, and programs including contracts, budgets, objectives, and deliverables. Additionally, the Conservation Program Coordinator supports collaborative conservation programs, projects with partners in industry, universities, and government agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support ISA Research and Conservation Leadership and Amplify Association Management Leadership: Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA) Executive Director and Agriculture Clean Water Alliance (ACWA) Executive Director, in developing, integrating, managing, and executing conservation programs and projects that align with strategic mission of ISA or affiliated organizations

• Support Business Development Manager managing contracted service projects funded by ISA or affiliated organizations

• Collaborate across internal and affiliated organizations to prioritize development of conservation projects and proposals, including corresponding hard cost budgets and human resource allocations

• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary team to support effective collaboration on conservation programs and projects

• Manage project-based agreements across internal and external partners, serving as point person for conservation projects supporting internal contract administration

• Support continuous process improvement of conservation program/project management to increase efficiency and effectiveness

• Develop and maintain clear and effective project management systems and tracking for efficient and effective execution of conservation programs and projects

• Assist project and program managers to plan and track project objectives and deliverables

• Guide team effectiveness to proactively communicate, schedule activities and disseminate results

• Train new team members on workflows and procedures of conservation project and program management

• Support efforts that help increase communication, awareness, and collaboration across the ISA and affiliated organizations

• Work in concert with staff to maintain customer relationship management (CRM) system to measure, track and expand engagement with farmers and other stakeholders

• Support staff to assist in the coordination and facilitation of deliverables, farmer and stakeholder engagement opportunities, programs, and events

• Embrace and emulate the ISA culture and values

  COMPETENCIES

• Detail Oriented

• Prioritizing work

• Collaboration Skills

• Problem Solving/Analysis

• Leadership

• Results Driven

• Critical Thinking

• Driving Continuous Improvement

  TRAVEL

• This position requires up to 20% travel. Some travel within Iowa for field work or farmer visits. Occasional travel across the Midwest.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no current supervisory responsibility. Some supervision for intern or temporary employees may be required.

  REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in agri-business, agronomy, environmental science, or related field

• 3-5 plus years professional experience in program management, operation management, or related field

  PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in agri-business, agronomy, environmental science, or related field

• 5+ years professional experience in program or operation management, or related field

• Professional Certification in Project Management, such as: Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, LEAN

• Demonstrated expertise in developing or utilizing software for program/project management, project tracking, contract management, budget management, intellectual property/data privacy policies (e.g. Office 365, MS Task, MS Planner, Asana, AirTable, HubSpot, or similar)

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

  Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account available

• Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement

• Onsite Fitness Center

• 401(k) with generous company match

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Dress for your Day Dress Code