Responsibilities

• Work with the Producer Engagement team to develop and execute NASDA's producer engagement strategy focused on increasing awareness of and participation in NASS surveys.
• Lead state-specific engagement plans that leverage trusted agricultural stakeholders and partnerships to increase producer response rates.
• Track established performance metrics to evaluate engagement activities and survey promotion efforts.
• Maintain relationships with state departments of agriculture, commodity organizations, Extension services, producer groups, and other trusted agricultural stakeholders in assigned region or states
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing agricultural networks to improve awareness of and participation in NASS surveys.
• Represent NASDA at in-person and virtual events within designated state or region.
• Analyze response-rate trends and engagement data to identify opportunities, measure program effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and share communication materials as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years' experience in agriculture, communications, public affairs required
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in agricultural communications, stakeholder engagement, membership outreach, public affairs, producer relations, or a related field, preferably within agriculture.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. agriculture required. Familiarity with USDA NASS surveys, agricultural data collection, or producer outreach programs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with agricultural organizations, government agencies, industry associations, Extension services, commodity groups, or producer organizations.
• Experience developing and implementing outreach, engagement, or communications strategies designed to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel regularly to attend meetings and events.

Benefits

• PTO for vacation, sick leave, and volunteer hours
• 401k – 100% match up to 4%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Employer-paid: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance