Agronomy and Cropping Systems Specialist - Posting No. 1401
Date Posted
October 03, 2008
Employer
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Location
Arkansas, Montana, Iowa or Pennsylvania
Job Description
Want to work with a dedicated and professional staff on national sustainable agriculture issues?
The National Center for Appropriate Technology is seeking qualified candidates to work in Arkansas, Montana, Iowa or Pennsylvania.
NCAT is a private nonprofit organization that champions small-scale, sustainable and local solutions to reduce poverty, protect communities and promote natural resources. Since 1976, NCAT has trained farmers about organic and sustainable practices, monitored energy use and demonstrated renewable technology.
Agronomy and Cropping Systems Specialist work directly with farmers and ranchers to address their questions about sustainability raising agronomic crops. In addition to training and farm experience with cropping systems, experience with production or marketing of organic or biodynamic agronomic crops is desirable.
Job Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a background and bachelor or master degree in agronomy, soil fertility, weed ecology, crop rotations, economics or a related field in agriculture.
Qualifications: NCAT values excellent communication skills as jobs involve public speaking, writing and proposal development. All jobs may require specialists to prepare publications, topical summaries, bibliographies, workshop materials and website postings while targeting a variety of audiences of varying degrees of technical knowledge. Requirements may also require include disseminating information to farmers via e-mail, telephone and in person and working with other sustainable agriculture specialists to identify farmer needs and appropriate delivery methods. Specialists may also assist in project duties. Travel required.
Salary
28,000-40,000
Contact Information
Therese McClafferty
Application Process: This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in sustainable agriculture. If you are interested in providing practical advice, have the right education and practical on-farm experience, please apply. Applicants will be accepted through 10/15/08 or until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for this position must submit a cover letter highlighting their experience and skills relevant to the listed qualifications, a current resume and a completed NCAT application form. For further information or to receive an application form, call Therese McClafferty in the Butte, MT office at the number or email the address listed below. Send completed applications to Therese McClafferty, NCAT Personnel Office, P.O. Box 3838, Butte, MT 59702.
Phone - 406-494-4572
Fax - Not Available
Cell Phone - Not Available
Email - theresem@ncat.org
Website - www.ncat.org