Sustainable Agriculture Intake Specialist

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The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is a private non-profit corporation that works to promote sustainable technologies and systems, especially for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities. NCAT is seeking a Sustainable Agriculture Intake Specialist to work in our Butte, MT office.

Qualifications:

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	Sustainable Agriculture Intake Specialist

This is an excellent opportunity for the ideal candidate with a combination of education and/or experience in sustainable agriculture and customer service. The position requires the Equivalency of a BS degree in Sustainable Agriculture practices or a related field plus two-three years of related experience or training. A background of working for and with non-profit organizations would be useful.

Responsibilities:

The intake specialist answers phone calls and responds to email inquiries from farmers and ranchers throughout the U.S. Responds as appropriate or forwards to sustainable agriculture specialists for action. Responsible for quality control and timeliness of all responses. Manages client database. Assists in writing and editing publications and grants. The successful candidate will need to be an advocate of sustainable and organic agriculture, be personable, professional and knowledgeable about sustainable agriculture issues. Must be organized and efficient with excellent writing and comprehension skills.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time hourly position with a starting salary range of $25,000 to $35,000 depending on skills, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, a health insurance plan, a cafeteria plan, a 401(k) plan and a pleasant office environment in which to work.

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted through August 19, 2012 or until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for the position must submit a cover letter highlighting their experience and skills relevant to the listed qualifications, a current resume and a completed NCAT application. Requests for an NCAT application and inquires about the application process should be directed to Jerrid Burk. Incomplete applications or reference on the application to "see resume" will not be considered. Applicants interested in learning more about NCAT can explore this site for a gateway to websites and projects developed by NCAT staff. Send completed application materials to:

Jerrid Burk
NCAT Human Resource Specialist
jerridb@ncat.org
P.O. Box 3838
Butte, MT 59702

NCAT values diversity and encourages minority and women applicants to apply. For additional information about NCAT please visit our home page.

It is NCAT's policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.