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Iowa Soybean Association Conservation Program Coordinator in Ankeny, Iowa
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