Employment Opportunities

Overview

The Data Solutions Analyst is an early-career, multidisciplinary role supporting AgOutcomes’ data, product, and program operations. This position is ideal for a creative problem solver who enjoys working across data analysis, visualization, automation, and reporting. The Data Solutions Analyst will support the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (www.theoutcomesfund.com) by developing data solutions that improve internal workflows, enhance program monitoring and verification, and help field staff engage farmers more effectively. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, learns new tools quickly, and enjoys building practical, user-centered solutions that help the organization work smarter.

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Essential Functions

• Process, clean, validate, and analyze datasets related to program enrollment, environmental outcomes, farm practices, and field activities.
• Conduct exploratory analysis and develop clear, actionable insights for internal teams and external partners.
• Create data visualizations and reports that effectively communicate trends, findings, and key program metrics.
• Utilize GIS software and tools to visualize, analyze, and manage spatial datasets related to farm fields, conservation practices, and environmental outcomes.
• Perform data manipulation to integrate and prepare datasets from various sources while maintaining data integrity and consistency.
• Use generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude) to streamline data cleaning, analysis, documentation, coding, and workflow development.
• Identify opportunities to improve data collection, workflows, tools, and reporting, and prototype practical solutions.
• Assist with recurring internal reporting for staff and farmers, including enrollment tracking, program performance, and key metrics.
• Utilize software tools to support targeted communications with enrolled farmers and partners using program data.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program goals.

Competencies

• Creative problem solving and rapid prototyping skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Customer service mindset and willingness to support varied teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Curiosity, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity
• Ability to learn and apply AI and automation tools to improve work

Travel/Location

This position will be based in Ankeny, Iowa.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in data analysis or related fields preferred
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g. R, Python)
• Strong skills in data visualization
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects

Preferred Education and Experience

• Familiarity with agricultural systems and conservation practices is beneficial
• Experience with GIS software
• Additional certifications, coursework, or projects in data analytics or related fields
• Experience with Microsoft products (Teams and Outlook)
• Other programming experience is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
•  FSA and HSA available
• Onsite Wellness center and golf simulator
• Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program

Overview

The Producer Services Coordinator (Western) connects soybean farmers to the Iowa Soybean Association’s (ISA) programs, services and leadership opportunities. This role serves as a trusted liaison between farmers and ISA, with a priority on growing ISA farmer membership and Advocate (non-checkoff) membership and deepening farmer engagement.

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Location

This position serves USDA Crop Districts 1 and 4 with residency strongly recommended within one of these districts.

Essential Functions

• Build and strengthen relationships with soybean farmers through proactive outreach that supports ISA’s membership and engagement goals.
• Increase ISA’s farmer membership and Advocate membership by connecting farmers to resources, programs, and leadership opportunities.
• Identify and recruit farmer leaders for ISA’s board, committees, and leadership development programs.
• Track member engagement activity and support organizational reporting using HubSpot.
• Plan, promote, and support farmer-focused events and grassroots meetings.
• Partner with ISA departments to successfully deliver projects and initiatives benefiting soybean farmers.
• Represent ISA at meetings, field days, trade shows, and community events.

Competencies

• Strong relationship building and communication skills; comfortable on the farm or in group settings.
• Organized and dependable, with proven skills in event coordination and project management.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively across departments.
• Highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a remote, independent work environment while communicating effectively and collaborating as a strong team player.
• Adaptable to changing needs, with a customer service approach that prioritizes farmer success.
• Tenacious and resilient in outreach efforts, with a passion for connecting people to opportunities.
• Enthusiasm for agriculture and a commitment to championing Iowa’s soybean farmers.

Travel and Expectations

• Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Frequent in-state travel; regular visits to ISA headquarters in Ankeny required. An ISA vehicle is provided.
• Remote work environment requiring consistent communication and collaboration with colleagues

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in agriculture, farmer relations, membership engagement or event coordination
• Demonstrated organization, time management and project coordination skills
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative and collaborate effectively in a team environment

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account available
• Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement
• Fitness center and Golf simulator
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dress for your Day Dress Code