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Urban Soil Health Specialist

Urban Soil Health Program, Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Lafayette, Indiana

Job Type Permanent
Salary Details $46,000 - $49,000
Deadline Oct 21, 2024
Experience 2 - 6 years

Urban Soil Health Specialist – Northwest Indiana

Do you have a passion for natural resources, conservation, and small-scale agriculture? Do you enjoy working with diverse stakeholders to advance a common goal? Do you want a hybrid work environment with local travel for meetings, events, on-farm visits and field days, and computer work and formal educational presentations?

Location: The Urban Soil Health Program seeks an Urban Soil Health Specialist to cover 22 counties in Northwest Indiana, based out of Lafayette or central to the Northwest region.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

The ideal candidate is highly motivated to serve urban and small-scale farmers to implement soil health practices and work closely with Indiana’s conservation agencies. They are eager to travel to work with multiple stakeholders and do education and outreach. They are independently motivated with strong teamwork and collaboration skills. They ideally have on-farm experience on diversified farms. 

The full job description and details are located on our website:
www.urbansoilhealth.org/jobs

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: Elli Blaine, Urban Soil Health Program Director eblaine@urbansoilhealth.org

Deadline: October 21st 2024 or until filled. Highly interested candidates are encouraged to submit materials prior to the deadline. Screening applicants will begin as materials are received.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Botany
Tags Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science