Program Assistant – Conservation Program

Posted: February 24, 2021 by MAEE Administration

Program Assistant – Conservation Program
Job Type	Part Time & Seasonal
Organization	Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP)
Job Description	Reports to: Conservation Program Manager Supervises: N/A Status: Non-exempt, part-time, hourly Pay commensurate with experience: ($15.00-$18.50/hour) 20 hours/week Position closes March 22, 2021 or as soon as a suitable hire is made. Ideal starting date: April 1, 2021 OVERVIEW: This position will serve as field staff to communicate with farmers, assist in conducting on-farm research, accomplish fieldwork related to research and various projects and provide support to accomplish CRWP’s mission and increase conservation efforts in the Cannon River Watershed. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assist and/or lead in convening and facilitating meetings of peer groups of farmers (ex. Soil Health groups or demonstration field days), collecting in-field data related to research projects, providing data summaries for reports and articles Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, etc. Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Education: Degree and/or 2 years of relevant work experience Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working effectively with the public, private and government sector Ability to connect with the farming community Self-motivated and results driven Preferred Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental or earth science, agronomy, or related field Personal experience with agriculture and related activities Knowledge about and/or familiarity with USDA programs Experience in public speaking/event organizing Grant writing/reporting experience Experience in data analysis Experience in online and/or social media communications and/or GIS WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is inside an office in the off-season, but indoor work can be completed in the CRWP office in Northfield, MN and/or in a home office. During the growing season much of the work performed will happen outdoors, in all conditions, walking fields, taking water samples from ditches and tile lines, as well as hosting and attending field days and other learning opportunities. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required. Apply by sending Resume and Cover Letter to Executive Director Kristi Pursell: kristi@crwp.net with the subject line "Conservation Program Assistant Application"
Location	Remote/Northfield/Cannon River Watershed
Expires	2021-03-22
Link	https://crwp.net/about-crwp/
MAEE Partner	new Partner

Part Time & Seasonal

Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP)

Location: Remote/Northfield/Cannon River Watershed

Expires: 2021-03-22

Link: https://crwp.net/about-crwp/

MAEE Partner: new Partner

Job Description:

Reports to: Conservation Program Manager

Supervises: N/A

Status: Non-exempt, part-time, hourly

Pay commensurate with experience: ($15.00-$18.50/hour)

20 hours/week

Position closes March 22, 2021 or as soon as a suitable hire is made. Ideal starting date: April 1, 2021

OVERVIEW: This position will serve as field staff to communicate with farmers, assist in conducting on-farm research, accomplish fieldwork related to research and various projects and provide support to accomplish CRWP’s mission and increase conservation efforts in the Cannon River Watershed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist and/or lead in convening and facilitating meetings of peer groups of farmers (ex. Soil Health groups or demonstration field days), collecting in-field data related to research projects, providing data summaries for reports and articles

Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Education: Degree and/or 2 years of relevant work experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working effectively with the public, private and government sector
Ability to connect with the farming community
Self-motivated and results driven

Preferred

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental or earth science, agronomy, or related field
Personal experience with agriculture and related activities

Knowledge about and/or familiarity with USDA programs
Experience in public speaking/event organizing
Grant writing/reporting experience
Experience in data analysis
Experience in online and/or social media communications and/or GIS

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is inside an office in the off-season, but indoor work can be completed in the CRWP office in Northfield, MN and/or in a home office. During the growing season much of the work performed will happen outdoors, in all conditions, walking fields, taking water samples from ditches and tile lines, as well as hosting and attending field days and other learning opportunities. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

Apply by sending Resume and Cover Letter to Executive Director Kristi Pursell: kristi@crwp.net with the subject line "Conservation Program Assistant Application"