Agroforestry Technical Assistance Provider (WI)

Core responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to farmers in the Midwest for adopting and expanding agroforestry practices, including designing plantings and advising on implementation, management, and succession
• Support established agroforestry systems through site visits, troubleshooting, and connecting farmers to technical and business resources
• Facilitate an on-farm research project examining tree-root inoculation effects on plant and soil health in new agroforestry plantings
• Serve as a bridge between Technical Assistance Provider, Partner Farm, and Ecosystem Science teams while coordinating with farmers and stakeholders

This role creates positive change by helping farmers adopt agroforestry practices that foster ecological resilience and climate stability while promoting economic prosperity and equitable communities in the Midwest.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in agriculture or forestry-related field
• Direct on-farm experience with agroforestry, forestry, rotational grazing, or related agricultural practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for maintaining long-term farmer relationships and cross-program coordination
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for work-related travel

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with planting and managing trees and shrubs
• Experience with Farm Bill programs or other farmer support programs
• Experience with GIS or equivalent tools
• Experience working autonomously with accountability

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary: $62,000-$67,000 per year
• 20 days paid time off annually plus 11 civic holidays
• 12 weeks of parental/disability leave annually
• Dependent care flex spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Healthcare reimbursement via HRA plan (including ACA marketplace premiums)
• Monthly home office stipend
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

The Savanna Institute is a non-profit organization that works with farmers, businesses, and scientists to establish widespread agroforestry in the Midwest US, envisioning a transformed agricultural system centered on trees and perennial crops that fosters ecological resilience, climate stability, economic prosperity, and equitable communities.