Employment

Work with the PFI team and agricultural stakeholders across the Midwest to create more resilient farming systems!

Practical Farmers of Iowa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Current Openings

Field Crops Outreach Coordinator

Are you passionate about helping farmers connect, building awareness about regenerative agriculture and providing farmer-led educational opportunities? Do you want to see more cover crops and small grains on the land – and do you want to support farmers in adopting these crops?

If so, this role is for you! We are seeking either a full-time field crops outreach coordinator or multiple part-time individuals to support this work in northern and eastern Iowa, as well as our expanding reach in northern Illinois and southwestern Wisconsin.

Learn more and Apply for northern Region

We are also seeking either a full-time field crops outreach coordinator or multiple part-time individuals to support this work in southeastern Iowa, as well as our expanding reach in southern Illinois and northern Missouri.

Learn more and Apply for Southern Region

 

Grants Manager

As the grants manager, you will play a key role in our success by shepherding our diverse grant portfolio, which helps sustain our operating budget of over $11 million and encompasses a range of federal, state and foundation grants. In this role, you will lead the process of managing and tracking grants, support staff through the grant application process and ensure that sufficient funding is available for each of our growing programs and budgets.

If you’re detail-oriented, adept at navigating grant language and thrive when juggling lots of moving pieces, you’re likely a good fit for this position.

Learn more and apply


Application

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