Prairie on Farms Program Manager

Responsibilities: Leads the Prairie on Farms program, developing expertise in seed-based prairie restoration and agricultural conservation programs; establishes relationships with rural stakeholders, provides outreach and education for selected Center projects; assists Director in seeking external funds for the program and manages grant budgets; and participates in common activities of the Center including improvements to Irvine Prairie.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; at least one year of project management or teaching experience in natural resources, restoration ecology, conservation biology, agronomy or related field; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience communicating with technical and general audiences; basic understanding of agricultural production systems and challenges of soil and water conservation required. Graduate student experience will be considered.

Experience working on a farm; experience managing remnant prairie; experience with outreach and events planning related to agricultural or soil and water conservation; experience planning, planting and managing prairies; experience writing grant proposals, grant reporting and budget management experience; and experience working directly with land managers preferred.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by August 31, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

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UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 8/31/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.