Data Stewardship and Reporting Coordinator

Practical Farmers of Iowa is Hiring a Data Stewardship and Reporting Coordinator

Practical Farmers of Iowa is a nonprofit organization that has worked to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities since 1985. We create learning opportunities via farmer-led events, on-farm research and educational content through our robust network of farmers. We also provide funding and technical assistance to help farmers adopt regenerative farming practices and grow farm businesses. Our vision is an Iowa with healthy soil, healthy food, clean air, clean water, resilient farms and vibrant communities.

This work has always been rooted in our value of welcoming everyone and creating a culture of mutual respect. We believe that a diversity of people, ideas and perspectives strengthens our ability to find creative solutions, enriches our understanding and broadens our impact. At Practical Farmers, we celebrate this diversity and are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices create an equitable and inclusive workplace.

We take equal opportunity seriously and seek to empower and support all applicants and teammates.

Practical Farmers offers a flexible, supportive and fast-paced work environment. Professional development is a core part of our culture and team members are encouraged to take independent initiative to help fulfill our mission.

We are seeking a data stewardship and reporting coordinator to join the team at PFI that ensures data structures and program operations run smoothly and efficiently.

The data stewardship and reporting team is part of PFI’s farm viability department, which provides innovative, personalized support to help farmers achieve their goals. The work of this department is diverse and far-reaching. It includes partnering with farmers to adopt new on-farm practices, developing markets, making key connections across the food and agriculture supply chain – and more.

As part of this work, we offer a wide range of cost-share, business, risk management and other farm viability programs that together serve thousands of farmers and landowners in Iowa and surrounding states. The data stewardship and reporting team plays a vital role by delivering seamless data systems that support farm viability staff and program participants, as well as other PFI operations.

Members of this team work independently but also collaboratively depending on the project or task  data stewardship and reporting coordinator has varied responsibilities, which contribute to a great learning environment and a different workflow each day.

• Implement cost-share data management protocols to ensure cost-share data is organized and programs run efficiently
• Organize and record information from incoming and current cost-share participants, PFI members and contacts into PFI’s CRM and project management software
• Prepare materials and information required for measuring, reporting and verifying program data for funders and partners, including maps reporting
• Design and implement data management and collection tools for cost-share and farm viability programs
• Analyze cost-share and farm viability program data and report results to funders and partners
• Other duties as assigned or volunteered to support department or team projects.

• Experience working within databases or project management software
• Experience with successfully navigating complex administrative processes
• A customer service-focused attitude and strong communication skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Time management and work planning skills – such as the ability to prioritize, triage and plan ahead
• An ability to develop and manage a detailed schedule and work plan with little…