Implementation Specialist jobs in Greenville, SC

Description

Who We Are

• Assist NRCS in identifying priority clients for targeted intervention and support.
• Coordinate outreach and services with other AFT staff, relevant NRCS field staff and partner planners as needed for efficiency and expertise.
• Using a variety of methods (e-mail, phone, or traveling to the farm) establish direct contact with farmers and program participants with existing financial assistance contracts with NRCS.
• Work with the farmers and program participants to identify barriers to project completion.
• Where possible, furnish necessary technical assistance directly. 
• Where the Specialist is unable to provide the assistance necessary, identify sources of assistance and connect the farmer or program participant with those external sources.
• Identify areas where practices implementation within the existing contract requirements is not possible and communicate the situation and need for contract modifications to NRCS.
• Aid in the interpretation and layout of practices, and in checking on completed practices.
• Develop and compile extensive notes on all interactions with farmers and program participants to properly document support and progress towards contract completion.
• Contribute to the maintenance of program contract file folders.
• Assist field office staff with contacting program applicants for data collection.
• Work with farmers and program participants to compile necessary data for contract completion.
• Assist in maintaining workload registers with information from contracts for needed follow-up, and in carrying out some basic functions of the follow-up schedule.
• Establish and maintain program files and documents for program delivery and documentation.
• Maintain mailing and contact lists for program delivery.
• Attend meetings to learn, gather data and record information.
• Attending meetings with NRCS staff, where appropriate.
• Maintain records of work accomplishments for reports relative to all agricultural programs.
• Develop and curate a deep contact list of service providers and contractors across the state.
• Participate in trainings as appropriate.
• Travel visiting diverse farms and farmers to execute the job functions.

Requirements

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

• At least 7 years of professional experience, working on farms or in land stewardship or land management positions. A college degree in a directly      related field may be substituted for up to 4 years of work experience. 
• A proven track record of implementing or assisting with implementation of conservation practices.
• Experience with NRCS funded conservation practices is especially valuable, but not required.
• Proven track record in developing relationships with diverse groups and supporting them in achieving their goals, ideally in a farming or land      management context.
• Ability to see the big picture while being incredibly detail oriented. 
• Success in roles requiring simultaneous management of multiple priorities and processes under tight timelines is important. 
• Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people – junior and senior, for-profit, and nonprofit, and from diverse backgrounds.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A deep working knowledge of agriculture or conservation and an understanding of the culture of farmers and farming.
• A valid US driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. 
• Passionate about American Farmland Trust’s mission and impact. 
• Completion of a federal background check during the initial months of employment is required for this role. Continued employment is contingent on successful completion of this background check. 

• Medical & Prescription Coverage 
• Dental Coverage 
• Vision Coverage 
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD) 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• 401(k) with 10% match after six months of employment 
• Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 3.5 hours per pay period (13 “sick days” per year). 
• Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year
• Holidays: The Company observes eleven holidays during the year (all offices closed): plus, choice of 3 other floating holidays depending on hiring date

• Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A cause and mission you can be proud of
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Remote work opportunities
• Flexible scheduling