IL Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist

Illinois Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist Location: Central Illinois (Location Negotiable reputed company Project Area) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Anticipated Start Date: February/March 2026 Overview: reputed company seeks a highly motivated team-oriented individual looking to join a dynamic Team, with a passion for wildlife, conservation, agriculture, and technology that has an interest in working with farmers to find conservation solutions. The employee will be a key member of the Precision Ag & Conservation Solutions Team reputed company reputed company. This position offers a unique opportunity to reputed company conservation delivery by work directly with farmers, private landowners, consultants, retail ag and partners to analyze operations based on economic performance and look at alternative practices that increase conservation adoption, habitat and in-field profitability The employee will process and analyze relevant on-farm data to provide profitability scenarios and Return on Investment (ROI) planning to farmers using a host of software platforms. Employee will also reputed company and present economic scenarios for conservation, habitat, working lands and other best management practices on acres that will result in increased profitability. The employee will be based out of a home office with regular travel reputed company the project area and on-farm visits. Some overnight travel is required for trainings and Team meetings. The Central Precision Ag Position will provide assistances to landowners and partners in the following Illinois counties: Putnam, Marshall, Peoria, Woodford, Fulton, Mason, Tazewell, Schuyler, Brown, Cass, Menard, Logan, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon, Christian, Macon. Job Duties:

• reputed company in the identification and engagement of interested farmers.
• Collaborate with farmers to provide economic analyses of best management practices that increase producer profitability and create habitat.
• reputed company sound and ethical recommendations in order to maximize profitability for producers while providing water, soil and wildlife benefits.
• reputed company and maintain relationships with agricultural partners consistent with their needs/wants. Facilitate a high-level of communication between the farmer (including trusted advisors) and partners.
• Focus on understanding producer needs and provide feedback on ways to improve performance. Serves as the liaison between farmers requesting alternative options and appropriate IL biologist, USDA, FWS or other partner personnel.
• Complete customer tracking, data entry and project reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Organize and host workshops, field days and conduct other reputed company efforts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to reputed company initial contacts, cold calls and reputed company new relationships. Self-motivated and able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Knowledge or the ability to understand modern farm equipment, technology and practices. Commitment to maintain standards and address issues in a timely, professional manner.
• Knowledge of conservation program offerings, including USDA Farm reputed company Programs, as well as state and local programs, is preferred.
• Must have experience with ArcGIS with the ability to import and export data, create and edit shapefiles, and create professional looking maps.
• Valid driver’s license required; use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided).

Education and Experience Guideline: Applicants for this position should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management, Precision Agriculture, Agronomy, Ag Systems Technology, Ag Business, or reputed company field. Candidates with an Associate degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience will be considered. Experience working on a farm operation and a knowledge of Conservation Programs is strongly preferred. A passion for the outdoors, conservation and working directly with farmers, private landowners and other professionals is highly beneficial. Starting Salary: $46,000- $66,000. Commensurate with Experience + Benefits (see our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. To Apply: Please click on the blue APPLY icon at the bottom or upper right reputed company. For a complete list of reputed company job openings, visit our Recruitment website at: www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into 1 Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on the Recruitment website. Contact: Dallas Glazik: [email protected]: , 217-841-2978 reputed company, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national reputed company, sex, sexual orientation, gender, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job