Venture37 is seeking a Technical Director who is a thought leader in the area of market systems (with agricultural biases) or resilient agriculture (livestock, dairy or climate smart agriculture) who will provide technical leadership and strategic technical support to a portfolio of agricultural market and food system projects, serve as lead technical contributor and writer on project proposals, and advocate for and represent Venture37 as an innovative, effective, agricultural development organization around the world. S/he will ensure that projects follow best practices related to agricultural systems that are in line with Venture37's mission and values, and that contribute to market systems that are more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.

Join boundless thinkers from all walks of life working together to feed the world. Take pride in working with powerful brands, including Purina Animal Nutrition, Nutra Blend, WinField United, Vermont Creamery, KozyShack, and more.

You'll join a global team committed to everything from the seeds that go into the ground, to the technology that improves crop yields and sustainability, to the nutrition that animals need, to marketing the final product.

Technical Director

Land O'Lakes Venture37 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening local agriculture, helping agribusinesses create jobs and linking farmers to markets. Since 1981, it has implemented integrated dairy, livestock and crops development programs in nearly 80 countries — creating lasting impact by linking farmers, businesses, and the public and private sector in local and global contexts. Land O’Lakes Venture37’s long-standing affiliation with Land O’Lakes, Inc. sets it apart. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives. It supports Land O’Lakes Venture37 project implementation with nearly 100 years of expertise in dairy, animal nutrition, crop inputs and agricultural insights and technologies. This gives Land O’Lakes Venture37 development projects a unique global view of agriculture, food and the power of well-functioning market systems. Land O’Lakes, Inc. supports these efforts as part of its enterprise purpose of Feeding Human Progress at home and around the world.

The Venture37 Technical Director is a thought leader in the area of market systems (with agricultural biases) or resilient agriculture (livestock, dairy or climate smart agriculture) who will provide technical leadership and strategic technical support to a portfolio of agricultural market and food system projects, serve as lead technical contributor and writer on project proposals, and advocate for and represent Venture37 as an innovative, effective, agricultural development organization around the world. S/he will ensure that projects follow best practices related to agricultural systems that are in line with Venture37’s mission and values, and that contribute to market systems that are more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.