Conservation Planner at Murray State College (OK)

Department: Agriculture

Compensation

$34/hr

Location: Borgarnes
Type: Part-time, Contract, Other
Level: not_specified
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Description

Murray State College is hiring a part-time Conservation Planner to support the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Grant Program for native pecan producers within the Chickasaw Nation. The role provides on-site conservation planning, producer education, technical assistance, verification support, program coordination, data management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. It pays $34.00 per hour for up to 425 hours per year under a 12-month renewable appointment contingent on grant funding, with office, field, and regional travel responsibilities.

Required Skills

Conservation planning
GIS
Producer education
Data management
Field assessments
Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Agricultural Education, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Graduate-level coursework in a related agricultural or natural resources field.
Experience with native pecan production, orchard management, agroforestry, or specialty crop production.
Experience developing or implementing conservation plans.
Knowledge of USDA NRCS conservation practices and programs.
Experience with soil health, water conservation, nutrient management, wildlife habitat, or regenerative agriculture.
Experience working with tribal governments, tribal producers, or agricultural programs within tribal jurisdictions.
Experience with producer incentive, verification, certification, or market-development programs.
Familiarity with GIS, GPS, digital mapping, and agricultural data-management systems.
Experience with grant-funded agricultural or conservation programs.