RCFI Technical Insight Manager

OBJECTIVE: The RCFI Technical Insight Manager is responsible for managing the implementation of RCFI educational outreach programing. Educational outreach programs shall include use of learning methods and technology translating research results on soybean production, agronomy, agricultural conservation, climate-smart practices, water quality, water management, soil health and habitat improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaboratively work with RCFI team to develop strategy and an annual plan of work for RCFI educational outreach programming

Work in concert with RCFI colleagues to conceptualize and translate research and technical content leveraging written and verbal presentations in collaboration with ISA Information & Education team, such as: guides, tools, one-pagers, and other communication outreach formats

Coordinate editing, production, and design with ISA Information & Education team and RCFI staff to ensure consistent quality and ISA branding

Develop technical training materials to support RCFI staff, as well as external audiences

Conduct training and educational outreach programming to various audiences including farmers, collaborators, general public and stakeholders supporting RCFI programs

Assist RCFI Program Leads in preparing work plans, budgets, quarterly and annual reports, and help support new project contracts and grant development

Coordinate with other ISA departments and staff e mbracing the culture of ISA and emulate that to the team

COMPETENCIES

Conceptualize and translate research and technical content into education programs

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Effective evaluation and implementation of strategies and tactics

Strong collaborative and team-building skills

Demonstrated initiative

Develop effective relationships

Practical understanding and application of agronomy and environmental/conservation scienc e

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 50% travel seasonally, primarily in Iowa. Frequently, travel is outside the local area and may be overnight.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in ag studies, education, agribusiness, agronomy, environmental sciences, biological sciences, ecology, sociology, or related field

2-3 years of experience working in education/outreach, agronomy, ag retail sales and/or conservation

Experience translating technical content and research for non-expert audiences

Practical experience and broad knowledge demonstrating understanding of:

Education and outreach methods

Agricultural industry and the ag retail system

Soybean cropping systems

Conservation program delivery systems

Promotion of conservation practices

Capable of working in a team environment while working independently to achieve specific project deliverables

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in ag studies, education, agribusiness, agronomy, environmental sciences, biological sciences, ecology, sociology, or related field

5 years of experience working in education/outreach, agronomy, ag retail sales and/or conservation

Experience collaborating cross-functionally to develop education outreach programming on multi-media platforms, including social media

Experience differentiating communications strategies to effectively reach different audiences and achieve learning objectives

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account available

Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement

Fitness center

401(k) with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

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