Connecticut Field Agent
Employer: Land For Good
Work Location: remote, Connecticut
Compensation Range: $22-23/hour
Duties / Responsibilities
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Advise farmers, landowners, organizations, and communities: coach their planning processes; provide information and referrals; facilitate conversations/negotiations; review draft agreements; coordinate support of other professionals; assess soils and properties; write reports, etc. as needed for the case.
- Adhere to LFG customer relationship management (CRM) systems and other intake, customer service, and data management and reporting procedures and protocols.
- Develop and provide educational programming: organize and deliver workshops, presentations, and meetings to target audiences. Contribute to LFG educational materials.
- Help develop, foster, and participate in state networks including state advisory groups, professional training, events, workgroups, and local and regional initiatives.
- Conduct outreach about LFG programs and services: identify promotional opportunities; distribute LFG materials; represent LFG in meetings and events; recruit clients. Support program-related marketing, market research, and outreach strategy in their area.
- Initiate, manage, or participate in educational, planning, and other projects including community-based initiatives, research, and advocacy.
- Participate in staff professional development and organizational strategy, including planning, meetings, and other activities.
- Assist with fund development: participate in grant prospecting, proposal development, donor cultivation, and other fundraising efforts as needed.
Desired Applicant Experience
Priority Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to engage with people, convene and manage groups, and utilize coaching and facilitation skills in a variety of settings.
- Successful team player with strengths in collaboration and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of and/or passion for farming, farm businesses, farmland access, tenure, and transfer/succession issues. Formal or informal education in agriculture, land planning, or related fields is desirable.
- Experience and skills in developing contracts and/or supporting client relationships.
- Self-directed, well-organized; capable of developing and implementing an annual work plan.
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Proficient in Google applications and MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); comfortable with cloud-based document sharing and collaboration programs. Ability to adopt CRM platforms. Additional computer skills are a plus.
- Experience with the not-for-profit sector, and familiarity with the state in which they will be working are important.
- Commitment to infusing equity and justice within your work.
How to Apply / Notes / Other Information
Compensation
This is a part-time, hourly position with seasonal work fluctuations, averaging 20 hours per week. Starting wage is $22/hour, depending on qualifications. Compensation includes prorated paid time off and employer contributions to a SIMPLE IRA. All direct work-related expenses are reimbursed. We actively support professional development. This is a grant and contract funded position, with potential opportunity for growth.
Location and schedule:
This is a remote position that requires a computer and reliable internet connection. Candidates must be located in their service area. Access to a car for state and occasional regional travel is required. Work schedule is flexible; performed typically over two or three regularly scheduled days per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required (e.g., field workshops, regional conferences, twice-yearly staff retreats).
TO APPLY: Please use our online Application Form (https://forms.gle/Ugird7rjbZWnpCzK7) to submit your resume. If you are having challenges with this form, please reach out to employment@landforgood.org with the email subject: “Field Agent application”.
Review of applications will begin February 10, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer