Career Opportunities
ISAP posts job opportunities from our partnership members and other organizations relevant to our mission. Please click on the job title to view the description of the current job opportunity. If no opportunities are available, please check back later. Thank you for your interest in working to protect the environment and agriculture in Illinois!
If you are an organization with a career opportunity you'd like listed, please send information to ilsustainableag@gmail.com
Research Director
Are you passionate about advancing nutrient efficiency, soil fertility, and environmental stewardship in Illinois agriculture? The Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC) is seeking a Research Director to provide strategic leadership and scientific guidance for its statewide research portfolio.
This role oversees research planning, proposal review, and project management—ensuring funded projects generate actionable insights that support the goals of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The ideal candidate brings strong agronomic or environmental science expertise, experience managing applied research, and the ability to translate complex data into practical solutions for producers and stakeholders.
Agronomy Internship
Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is a statewide organization that strives to enable Illinois soybean producers to be the most knowledgeable and profitable soybean producers in the world.
The Agronomy Intern, located in Bloomington, IL during summer 2026, will work directly with the Agronomy Team. Responsibilities include a unique opportunity to work on the production of agronomic materials, communications and gain agronomic experience through tasks associated with fieldadvisor.org, ISA on-farm trialing network and research project communications.
Natural Resources Technician
The Macon County Conservation District has a full time Natural Resources Technician position open. The selected candidate will be self-motivated with a well-rounded knowledge of applied and theoretical ecological restoration practices.