ECHO is a global Christian agricultural networking, training, and resourcing organization working to defeat hunger through sustainable food and agroecosystem strategies. It is hiring an Agricultural Resourcing Associate for its North Fort Myers, Florida site. The role provides responsive agricultural technical services, leads technical tours, delivers trainings, offers consultations, and represents ECHO at networking and capacity-building events. A Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture or natural resources field is required, and the position comes with health coverage, a company-matched 401(k), and generous paid time off.
About ECHO — Agricultural Networking, Training & Resourcing
Mission: Strengthen the capacity of a diverse global network to defeat hunger and improve lives through sustainable food and agroecosystem strategies
Network: Over 20,000 individuals and organizations built across 45 years, working in more than 190 countries
Approach: Partners act as the primary multiplier for ECHO’s tested options, strategies, and research
Faith Basis: ECHO is a Christian organization, and the role requires subscribing to the ECHO Statement of Faith
Department: Global Research and Resourcing
Why This Agricultural Role Stands Out
Hands-On Technical Work: Lead tours of working demonstrations, seed bank options, and appropriate technologies on the Florida campus
Global Reach: Support a worldwide network of partners and ECHO Regional Impact Centers (RICs)
Varied Responsibilities: Training delivery, consultations, content development, and event representation in one role
Mission-Driven Team: A collaborative workplace focused on practical tools that create lasting impact
Position Overview
The Agricultural Resourcing Associate provides responsive agricultural technical services at ECHO’s North Fort Myers site, represents ECHO at external technical networking, training, and capacity-building events, and supports the broader functions of the Global Research and Resourcing Department. On-site duties include leading technical tours, developing and delivering trainings from single-day to multi-day events, giving technical consultations in person, online, and by phone, coordinating trainings with external partners, and strengthening the technical capacity of ECHO’s global staff. The role also contributes to and helps manage technical content on ECHOcommunity and supports strategic global partnerships.
Why This Role Matters: ECHO’s work only spreads when practical agricultural knowledge reaches the people who can use it. The Agricultural Resourcing Associate is a direct link between that knowledge and visitors, partners, and network members — answering technical questions, running demonstrations, and keeping the content that thousands of people rely on accurate and useful.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Resourcing & Training
- Provide responsive on-site technical support to visitors and network members through the Welcome and Resource Center
- Lead technical tours of the Florida campus, highlighting demonstrations, agricultural strategies, appropriate technologies, seed bank options, and innovations
- Develop and deliver trainings ranging from single-day to multi-day events, and support training for strategic partners
- Provide technical consultations in person, virtually, or at off-site locations as coordinated by the department
- Support the design, implementation, and upkeep of on-site agricultural demonstrations that showcase RIC and partner work
Content, Publications & Events
- Contribute to technical publications and media, including articles, technical posts, videos, and other educational resources
- Support curation and quality management of technical content on ECHOcommunity, including review, auditing, and organization
- Represent ECHO at North America-based conferences, symposia, workshops, and partner gatherings
Departmental Support
- Help coordinate responses to agricultural and networking requests received by the department
- Respond to technical inquiries and network connection requests that fall outside an individual RIC’s scope or capacity
- Monitor ECHO Conversations on ECHOcommunity.org and encourage engagement from relevant staff and network members
- Perform additional duties assigned in support of departmental priorities and ECHO’s mission
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture or natural resources-related field (Master’s preferred)
- Prior experience in agricultural extension or rural advisory services is ideal; international experience is highly desirable
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including experience editing and writing technical publications and consultation reports
- Strong computer proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office, with willingness to learn script and video production
- Ability to network and connect innovations, ideas, and challenges to partners and to ECHO
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with staff and volunteers
- Strong organizational skills and follow-through on policies and programs
- Proficiency in Spanish is preferred
Please note: ECHO is a Christian religious-affiliated organization. Applicants must subscribe to the ECHO Statement of Faith and have character traits consistent with ECHO’s core values, as stated in the job listing.
Work Environment & Travel
- Office environment that is usually quiet but can become fast-paced during urgent projects and deadlines
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required
- Regional travel within Southwest Florida and several North America-based networking events each year
- Potential international travel based on partner or RIC Director requests, plus short-notice travel at times
- Physical demands include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds
About the Opportunity — North Fort Myers, Florida
ECHO’s Florida campus is a working demonstration site where visitors can see sustainable agricultural strategies, appropriate technologies, and seed bank options in person. The Agricultural Resourcing Associate is the person who brings that campus to life, guiding visitors, running trainings, and connecting people to the right resources across a network that spans most of the world.
Career Path: The role builds experience in agricultural training, technical consulting, and global partnership work, which can lead toward senior resourcing, regional program, and technical leadership positions.
Who Should Apply?
- Agricultural Extension Professionals: With experience advising farmers or communities, ideally with an international dimension
- Agriculture & Natural Resources Graduates: Who enjoy teaching, writing, and answering technical questions
- Technical Communicators: Comfortable writing articles, reports, and educational content
- Spanish Speakers: Who can support a global network of partners
- Mission-Minded Candidates: Who share ECHO’s Christian values and want faith-integrated service in sustainable agriculture
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