Intertribal Agronomist

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The Intertribal Agronomist will work as part of a team in the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UW-Madison. This position will lead and support agricultural initiatives and practices that align with tribal values food sovereignty goals increased food production and capacity and sustainable land management practices. This position is responsible for providing agronomic expertise supporting on-farm tribal research based on respective community input and implementing culturally relevant agricultural programs to benefit tribal members on tribal lands. This position aids in combining larger scale sound agricultural practices with indigenous-centered practices to increase food production sustainably.

Key responsibilities of the position include: Agricultural and soils planning support and technical assistance (e.g. develop crop management plans tailored to tribal lands and climate; advise on sustainable soil and pest management); cultural integration (collaborate with tribal elders and knowledge keepers to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge into agricultural methods; support the cultivation and restoration of culturally significant plants and heritage crops); develop and manage research trials to test new crops or techniques on tribal farms; foster and develop outreach and education collaboration with tribal governments tribal departments tribal colleges and universities and nonprofits. To be successful in this position you will need to have strong communication leadership and problem-solving skills.

This position can be performed onsite or remotely. Work hours are typically 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday; however weekend and evening hours may be necessary. A valid drivers license and the ability to receive UW drivers authorization is required. This position requires extensive travel throughout Wisconsin. A criminal background check is required.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

• Identifies promotes and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program

• Researches develops and facilitates outreach program content and materials

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing indigenous agronomy

• Leads the implementation of programs policies and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program

• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending

Department:

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems

Compensation:

The minimum salary for this position is $60000. However final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: Qualifications:

Experience in agricultural production working with tribal communities or on tribal lands

Applied understanding of tribal food systems and tribal sovereignty

Project management experience to include managing multiple projects setting deadlines reporting and prioritizing and delegating tasks

Demonstration of effective communication with tribal stakeholders (e.g. reports educational events)

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in soil and crop analysis

Experience writing grants and obtaining funding

Education:

Bachelors degree in agronomy soil science environmental studies natural resources or related field required

How to Apply:

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Its important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the qualifications identified. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information:

Hong Zhang

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