Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension

2 weeks ago


Laval QC, Canada Iowa State University Full time

**Position Title**:Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist - Farm Management - Southeast Iowa

**Job Group**:Professional & Scientific

**Required Minimum Qualifications**:Bachelor’s degree

**Special Required Qualifications **:Drivers License

**Preferred Qualifications**:Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, Agricultural Education or a related field.

Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, Agricultural Education or a related field.

Experience in the agri-business industry (i.e., cooperative, agricultural input supplier, etc.)

Experience in farm and agricultural business management areas (i.e., Farm Manager, Agricultural Lender, etc.)

Experience with federal agricultural policy, financial and/or legal aspects of land leasing, and/or human relations.
**This position will focus on all aspects of farm and agricultural business management and entrepreneurial activities. Program leadership areas include agricultural marketing; government agricultural programs; and human resources issues on the farm. Team programming will also include agricultural financial management; farm lease contracts and land management; economics of crop and livestock production; risk management tools; and other farm management related program areas. In addition, this position will be part of the core farm management team and assist with statewide programming and area interdisciplinary team efforts. Program audiences include farmers, farm families, landowners, agricultural businesses, cooperatives, farm organizations, commodity groups, citizen organizations, community colleges, and mass media.

This position will participate in grant and contract opportunities and be active in revenue generation. Responsibilities of this position will also include entrepreneurial, collaborative, service and administrative functions with ISU. Subject matter leadership is provided through the ISU Department of Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

This position will be filled at the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I or II level.

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I

**Minimum Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree

**Pay Grade**:
PS807

**Level Guidelines**:

- Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
- Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
- Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
- Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
- May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
- May provide guidance to students

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II

**Minimum Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

**Pay Grade**:
PS808

**Level Guidelines**:

- Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
- Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
- Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
- May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
- May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
- Provides guidance to students

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II will have additional duties not listed in the posting.

**Appointment Type**:Regular

**Number of Months Employed Per Year**:12 Month Work Period

**Time Type**:Full time

**Pay Grade**:PS807

**Application Instructions**:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

**Why Choose ISU?**
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

**Original Posting Date**:April 18, 2024

**Posting Close Date**:May 5, 2024

**Job Requisition Number**:R14500



  • Lanaudière, QC, Canada Iowa State University Full time

    **Position Title**:Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist - Farm Management - North Central Iowa **Job Group**:Professional & Scientific **Required Minimum Qualifications**:Bachelor’s degree **Special Required Qualifications **:Drivers License **Preferred Qualifications**:Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics,...

  • Sourcer, Talent Acquisition

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Laval, QC, Canada Glencore Full time

    Talent Acquisition Sourcer Contract 12 month with strong possibility of extension/permanence About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Talent Acquisition Sourcer Contract 12 month with strong possibility of extension/permanence About Glencore:Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Talent Acquisition Sourcer Contract 12 month with strong possibility of extension/permanence About Glencore:Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Talent Acquisition Sourcer Contract 12 month with strong possibility of extension/permanence About Glencore:Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...

  • Manager, Financial Governance

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Laval, QC, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 rue Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, Quebec, QC H7S 1Z5 Job type: Permanent, Full Time About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and...

  • Agricultural Process Engineer

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 week ago


    Longueuil, QC, Canada GoodLeaf Farms Full time

    Agricultural Process Engineer (Bilingual French / English) Ingénieur en procédés agricoles (bilingue français/anglais) Job Type: Permanent / Fulltime Location: St-Hubert, QC Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food...

  • Health and Safety Coordinator

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Laval, QC, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 Maurice-Gauvin street, Laval, QC H7S 1Z5 Job type: Permananent Full time About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...

  • Expert, SAP SuccessFactors

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Laval, QC, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 rue Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, Québec H7S 1Z5 Job type: Permanent full-time position SAP SuccessFactors Expert About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 rue Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, Quebec, QC H7S 1Z5 Job type: Permanent, Full Time About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 rue Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, Quebec, QC H7S 1Z5 Job type: Permanent, Full Time About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 rue Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, Quebec, QC H7S 1Z5 Job type: Permanent, Full Time About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...

  • Human Resources

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 7 days ago


    Montréal, QC, Canada The Institute for Performance and Learning Full time

    Company Description Are you interested in working in an organization where you can be yourself and have an impact? Would you want to learn about and develop the fundamentals of Organizational Development and Human Resources best practices? Who we are Boreala Management is a rapidly growing boutique consulting firm that provides full service support in the...

  • Agricultural Process Engineer

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 week ago


    Longueuil, QC, Canada GoodLeaf Farms Full time

    Agricultural Process Engineer (Bilingual French / English) Ingénieur en procédés agricoles (bilingue français/anglais) Job Type: Permanent / Fulltime Location: St-Hubert, QC Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? If so, we would love to hear from you! At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 Maurice-Gauvin street, Laval, QC H7S 1Z5 Job type: Permananent Full time About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 Maurice-Gauvin street, Laval, QC H7S 1Z5 Job type: Permananent Full time About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 Maurice-Gauvin street, Laval, QC H7S 1Z5 Job type: Permananent Full time About Glencore: Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 rue Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, Québec H7S 1Z5Job type: Permanent full-time position SAP SuccessFactors Expert About Glencore:Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 rue Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, Québec H7S 1Z5Job type: Permanent full-time position SAP SuccessFactors Expert About Glencore:Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites...


  • Laval, Canada Glencore Full time

    Location: 1950 rue Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, Québec H7S 1Z5Job type: Permanent full-time position SAP SuccessFactors Expert About Glencore:Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites...