Prairie on Farms Program Manager - Tallgrass Prairie Center - University of Northern Iowa : Job Details

Leads the Prairie on Farms program, developing expertise in seed-based prairie restoration and agricultural conservation programs; establishes relationships with rural stakeholders and initiates a project to address long term management of remnant and restored prairies; provides logistic support for selected Center projects and conducts prairie outreach and education; assists Director in seeking external funds for the program and manages grant budgets; and participates in common activities of the Center including improvements to Irvine Prairie. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree; at least one year of project management or teaching experience in natural resources, restoration ecology, conservation biology, agronomy or related field; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience communicating with technical and general audiences; basis understanding of agricultural production systems and challenges of soil and water conservation required. Graduate student experience...Program Manager, Manager, Program, Project Management, Education