Position Overview
The Manager of
Stewardship and Sustainability Programs is responsible for managing and
assisting with development of The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) stakeholder implementation
and outreach programs to increase the use and adoption of fertilizer best
management practices. This position also assists with efforts to defend the use
of fertilizer by agriculture via sustainability initiatives related to fertilizer
production and its use in the field.
Specifically, this individual will manage the development and delivery
of outreach and education tools to promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship through
engagement with industry members and stakeholders as well as other organizations
and government agencies. Regarding
sustainability programming, this individual will assist with the development and
delivery of an industry initiative related to fertilizer production and field
use.
The Manager of
Stewardship and Sustainability Programs reports to the Director of Stewardship
and Sustainability Programs.
Performance Objectives
- Develop
relationships with government agencies, policy makers, NGO’s and the fertilizer
industry to develop and promote initiatives that generate support for the
responsible use of fertilizers; including but not limited to joint
industry/NGO/regulatory initiatives; grants, cooperative agreements; or other
vehicles to advance stewardship and sustainability goals. - Develop
relationships with organizations involved in agricultural sustainability to
create alignment with fertilizer industry initiatives and interact with
industry members to develop and establish indicators, metrics and baselines for
sustainable fertilizer use. - Assist
with coordinating and developing state and regional efforts related to
nutrients in the environment. - Work in
close coordination with TFI staff as well as other industry organizations to
maintain and develop tools and outreach materials used to empower stakeholders
in stewardship and sustainability implementation. Duties will include
coordination of exhibitions, development of website materials, and development
and implementation of strategies for expanding the 4R Partner and 4R Advocate
program. - Serve as
a spokesperson for TFI’s stewardship and sustainability efforts and assist with
outreach and support to the state and federal regulatory community, member
companies, 4R Partners and stakeholders in support of voluntary stewardship
practices to decrease nutrient losses to the environment. - Review sustainability
and conservation reports and related nutrient management materials and prepare
comments or summaries for members’ use and input. - Correspond
with TFI member companies to obtain feedback and provide details on efforts
related to stewardship and sustainability.
Position Requirements
The Manager of Stewardship and Sustainability Programs will have at
least two years of experience with an agricultural or conservation
organization. The applicant should have a B.S. or M.S. degree in area of study
related to agriculture, as well as background in crop production and
environmental systems. Knowledge of and experience with extension or outreach
program development and knowledge of agricultural conservation and fertilizer
best management practices is also necessary. A strong interest in issues
related to nutrients in the environment and sustainable systems is required.
The candidate must have excellent communication, presentation and organizational
skills along with the ability to manage multiple efforts and coordinate with
members and stakeholders. The position requires travel.
Additional
Information
The salary is commensurate with experience
and the position is located in Washington, D.C., with an immediate start date. Information
about The Fertilizer Institute and 4R Nutrient Stewardship is available
online.
Please submit resume to [email protected].