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 driver's license and the ability to receive UW drivers authorization is required. This position requires extensive travel throughout Wisconsin. A criminal background check is required.

• 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

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems 

The minimum salary for this position is $60,000. 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: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf 

· 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 

Bachelor's degree in agronomy, soil science, environmental studies, natural resources, or related field required

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/application materials: 

·       Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background 

·       Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience

It's 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.

Hong Zhang

hong.zhang@wisc.edu 

Work Phone: (608) 265-4473

Fax: (608) 262-6716

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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