Job Description
Seasonal and long-term contractors to have similar job description & qualifications.
Lead execution of on-farm experimentation plan of work in target geography. Specific responsibilities include:
* Relationship building with farmers, Corteva sales representatives (seed and CP), agronomists;
* Strong verbal and written communication skills to understand and communicate project goals;
* Identify growers and secure locations for trials;
* Preparation as needed, such as mapping, soil sampling, sensor installation, agronomic data collection, etc.
* Discuss protocol and ensure proper execution by farmer;
* Resolve questions and challenges as they arise;
* In-season data collection, may require collaboration with other AFT colleagues and significant road time;
* Update and management of real-time data dashboards to ensure timely and quality data collection;
* Geospatial data capture, along with relevant meta data;
* Weekly, monthly, period-based geographic summaries to FSD FE Leadership, FSD Project Leadership, Commercial Leadership, and other stakeholders;
* Complete datasets delivered to project lead at agreed-upon date;
* Presentations and demonstrations as requested.
Required Skills & Experience
Qualifications:
* BS/MS (BS req'd), consider degrees in agronomy, soil science, biology, ecology, digital agronomy, precision agriculture, data science, et al.
* Experience working with farmers in 1-1 setting;
* Knowledge of farming, agronomic challenges, current seed and crop protection products, management practices;
* Strong interpersonal skills;
* Attention to detail and good organizational skills;
* Naturally curious and a critical thinker;
* Ability to travel, with ~50-75% in-season possible (vehicle provided).
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.