- Pay
- $44–65k
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
An exceptional opportunity for a mid-level Agricultural Sustainability Specialist to shape the future of AgriTech in Chicago.
Farming is running out of easy ground.
Water tables are dropping across the Midwest, input costs keep climbing, and the growers who feed the country need tools that make sustainability pay for itself, not just feel good.
This fast-growing AgriTech startup builds data-driven platforms that help agricultural operations cut waste and hit environmental targets without sacrificing yield.
The Agricultural Sustainability Specialist role sits right at that intersection, where soil science meets software.
Here's what you'll be doing: Assess farm-level sustainability data and translate it into practical recommendations for clients across the Midwest Build and refine carbon and water-use models that feed directly into the company's core product Work with the engineering team to pressure-test new features before they ship Visit partner farms and agricultural sites to gather field data and validate assumptions Write clear, usable reports that non-technical stakeholders can actually act on Track regulatory shifts in sustainable agriculture and flag what matters for the business Here are the skills you'll need: A degree in agricultural science, environmental science, or a related field 2-4 years of hands-on experience in sustainability, agronomy, or AgriTech Comfort with data analysis tools; you don't need to be an engineer, but you shouldn't fear a spreadsheet Strong written communication.
You'll explain technical findings to people who aren't technical A genuine interest in food systems and a willingness to get muddy boots occasionally The ability to work independently and make calls without someone checking your homework every step Key perks and benefits: Salary of $43,500 to $65,000, based on experience Equity in a company that's still building its story Hybrid working from Chicago, with flexibility on when you're in Flexible hours and a genuine learning and development budget A flat structure where your ideas reach leadership fast, not after three layers of approval Why pursue a career in AgriTech?
AgriTech is one of the few sectors where good environmental work and good business sense point the same direction.
Chicago's position at the centre of US agricultural trade makes it a genuinely smart base for this kind of career, close to the farms and close to the capital.
Specialists who can bridge the gap between agronomy and technology are in short supply, and that scarcity tends to reward people well over time.
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