Reply-To: Sally Worley <[log in to unmask]> Practical Farmers of Iowa is hiring a Livestock Coordinator Practical Farmers of Iowa is seeking an outgoing professional to serve as our Livestock Coordinator. Practical Farmers offers a flexible, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for independent initiative and professional development. Duties for this position include: · Organize and staff PFI’s livestock field days, pasture walks, conference programming and workshops (including Holistic Management trainings) (30 percent); · Feature livestock farmers’ experiences in newsletters, blogs and other media, including work on enterprise budgets (20 percent); · Lead PFI’s livestock-related on-farm research and demonstration projects, including facilitating project selection, working one on one with participating farmers, and writing research reports (20 percent); · Write grants and build partnerships with others offering livestock programming (20 percent); · Other duties as assigned (10 percent) Minimum qualifications: · Excellent communication skills; this person needs to be outgoing, willing to pick up the phone, initiate contact with farmers, and have good interview skills; · Experience working with livestock; · Experience organizing events; · Ability to work well with others and build partnerships; · Ability to meet deadlines; · Ability to manage several tasks at once; · Bachelor’s degree in animal agriculture preferred; · A passion for farmers and farming. This is a full-time position based in our Ames office. This position requires travel (mostly in Iowa), a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift 30 pounds and the ability to walk long distances. The position reports to operations director Sally Worley. Practical Farmers is a family-friendly employer. The position includes full health care benefits, a flex plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and generous paid time off. Employer contribution to a 401k retirement plan is offered after one year of employment. Salary is competitive, based on experience and qualifications. We are looking for a three-year commitment to this position. Please apply by sending cover letter, resume and references to Sally Worley at [log in to unmask] by May 15, 2014. Sally Worley Operations Director Office: (515)232-5661 Cell: (515)419-9551 www.practicalfarmers.org