Conservation Technician jobs in Mississippi

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Agronomist to join our team. The Agronomist will work with landowners and farm operators across the U.S. to provide recommendations through a formal plan, and execute conservation practices that utilize your agronomy technical assistance. Our overall goal is to increase interested farmer participation and engagement in a variety of different conservation programs through direct consulting and assistance ultimately improving their natural resource outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a conservation and agronomy specialist by providing technical assistance to farming clients and land owners for designated stewardship projects that you help design.
• Identify realistic, plausible opportunities for the implementation of key conservation practices through discussion and analysis of client-controlled properties.
• Assist in the monitoring and compliance of client-controlled properties that are currently engaging in conservation programs.
• Build relationships and assist with project development surrounding the continuous improvement of our internal practices and procedures.
• Demonstrate winning leadership through humility and exemplary behavior amongst our team.

Skills:

• Proficiency in data analysis techniques
• Advanced knowledge of excel, adobe, or any mapping programs are a plus
• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex agricultural data
• Experience in scientific research methods and laboratory work is a plus, but not required
• Ability to collect and interpret data related to agronomy
• Practical understanding and application of agronomy and environmental science
• Prioritizing and organizing work
• Customer service
• Evaluating and implementing ideas
• Navigating organizations
• Acting as a champion for positive change
• Communicating effectively
• Strong understanding of agricultural industry and the ag retail system, cropping systems, conservation delivery systems, promotion of conservation practices.
• Capable of working in a team environment while working independently to achieve specific project deliverables.

If you are a dedicated Agronomist with a passion for sustainable agriculture and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Farming: 1 year (Preferred)
• Agronomy: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Winona, MS (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Winona, MS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person