Sustainable Ranching Initiative Specialist
Core
Operational lead for the Ranch Infrastructure Fund, coordinating conservation infrastructure projects and program systems across the Great Plains to support sustainable grazing and wildlife habitat restoration.
Role type
Senior program operations specialist (conservation infrastructure)
Builds
Conservation infrastructure projects on privately managed working lands
Domain
Conservation / Agriculture / Natural Resources
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Project management, GIS, database management, budget management, contract administration, grant-funded project management, stakeholder coordination, compliance review, SOP development
Preferred skills
NRCS program experience, grazing management knowledge, consultant coordination, proposal development
Technologies
GIS, project management software, databases
Responsibilities
Oversee conservation infrastructure projects from application through closeout; coordinate implementation with NRCS, consultants, and partners; develop and maintain program systems and standard operating procedures; compile program metrics for reporting; conduct occasional field visits to verify implementation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC