Program/Project Coordinator

The program coordinator’s responsibilities include the promotion of a recently funded project focused on increasing the adoption of conservation practices in wheat-based systems of Kansas to growers, and the establishment of a peer-to-peer network...

  • 520594
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Agronomy
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Closing on: Oct 31 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The program coordinator’s responsibilities include the promotion of a recently funded project focused on increasing the adoption of conservation practices in wheat-based systems of Kansas to growers, and the establishment of a peer-to-peer network for technology demonstration.  Specific goals include:

1)  Organizing contracting and deploying meetings with growers in diverse locations across Kansas to present the project to growers and certified crop advisors and engage producers in the project.

2)  Promote awareness of the project and of project meetings across different existing venues to increase engagement among growers, including but not limited to, written articles, social media, audiovisual material, and Extension educational materials.

3)  Coordinating the creation of an online educational program focused on conservational practices to build capacity in providing technical assistance to agricultural producers seeking to adopt conservational practices.

4)  Building a peer-to-peer network of crop growers interested in testing and deploying conservational practices in wheat-based cropping systems.

5)  Organizing, advertising, deploying, and presenting at field days at these farmer fields to demonstrate different technologies.

6)  Organize and deploy other educational programs, such as winter crop schools in strategic locations within the state, focused on the education of growers about the adoption of conservational practices.

7)  Assist the project manager in enrolling growers into Farm Bill programs, whether by actively working on sign-up paperwork, drafting project development plans, or coordinating farm visits for one-on-one consultation. 

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Our faculty and staff are leading the charge in groundbreaking research and technology for agriculture. By combining classroom, lab, and field experiences, we encourage learning and knowledge across disciplines. Join us and help move agronomy into the future.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree.
    This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor in Agronomy, Horticultural and Natural Resources, or related discipline.
  • Experience developing and deploying conservation programs in agricultural settings
  • Experience with educational program development, farmer engagement, and networking

Additional licenses / registrations / certifications:

Have, or be able to obtain, NRCS technical service provider (TSP) certification

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Two-page cover letter describing how your previous experiences relate to the needs of this position.
2. Complete CV
3 Name and contact information of three professional references.

Application Window

Applications close on: October 31, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$50,000/annually

 

 

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