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Disclaimer: This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.
This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff.
This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.
For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.
NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.
Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.
Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.
PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.
This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.
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Duties:
Enrollee will assist with communications strategies, mainly journalism, to promote appreciation of conservation in farming, ranching and forestry highlighting producers using sustainable and regenerative practices.
- Lead end-to-end editorial and video production from research and field interviews to filming, editing, and publishing in partnership with NRCS field offices, soil and water conservation districts, and state agencies to spotlight farmers, ranchers, regenerative agriculture practices, and NRCS program successes for agricultural stakeholders and the public. 65%
- Complete and assist with special assignments as determined by the program monitor(s). 10%
- Partner closely with the Assistant State Conservationist for Partnerships and Operations to conceptualize and produce multi-format assets?including news releases, presentations, videos, photography, publications, fact sheets, newsletters, and graphics that support Farm Bill execution and conservation program implementation. 10%
- Conceptualize, design, and produce high-impact print, digital, photographic, and presentation materials to equip field offices for local outreach and support executive leadership briefings with attention to detail and uniformity. 10%
- Design and execute targeted communication strategies and outreach campaigns to advance NRCS Minnesota conservation priorities, leveraging partner networks, external social media channels, and third-party communication platforms to maximize reach. 5%
Qualifications:
Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Agricultural communications. OR BA/BS Degree in Agricultural communications, journalism, photography, social media, mass communications, videography, digital media, strategic communication.
- ? Valid State Driver's License.
- ? Working knowledge of Farm Bill programs, agricultural operations and natural resource conservation practices.
- ? Demonstrated skill in conducting interviews and developing compelling human-interest stories.
- ? Proficiency in preparing and delivering professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- ? Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- ? Knowledge of and professional experience in developing and implementing strategic communication plans.
- ? Proficiency in creating and managing social media content, engaging target audiences, and monitoring performance to support communication and outreach goals.
- ? Demonstrated attention to detail in editing and fact-checking to ensure compliance with USDA-NRCS policy standards.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
- Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere) other editing and video software.
Other:
- On the job training only
- Travel Requirements: GOV or POV, walking on uneven or rough terrain, working field and ranch visits, construction sites, working in rural and urban settings.
- Overnight travel: Rarely, this position could offer overnight travel when covering a story in rural Minnesota and our travel regulations dictate an overnight stay.
- Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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