Sustainable Agriculture Specialist - Posting No. 1075

Date Posted

July 27, 2007

Employer

National Center for Appropriate Technology

Location

Butte, MT

Job Description

• Provide farmers and ranchers with information and technical assistance on environmentally sound practices for agronomic and horticultural crops and livestock production
• Liaison with farm and agriculture organizations and groups that assist farmers, particularly limited-resource farmers
• Research, write, and edit publications on sustainable agriculture topics to assist clients
• Seek out projects and opportunities to provide training in Spanish and English to immigrant farmers, new farmers, and producers interested in developing more sustainable cropping and marketing systems
• Collaborate with other staff as a member of one or more technical teams in developing written materials and projects

Job Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a BS or MS degree in agronomy, soils, integrated pest management, horticulture, or related field; OR
• A combination of hands-on farming experience, education, and training which demonstrates equivalency
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is required

* Benefits include paid vacation and holidays; health, life, and disability insurance; 401 (k) plan; and a creative teamwork environment

* To Apply: Submit a cover letter highlighting experience and skills relevant to the listed qualifications, a current resume, and a completed NCAT application form

Salary

32,000 - 48,000

Contact Information

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 - http://www.ncat.org