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Connecticut Field Agent

Employer: Land For Good

Work Location: remote, Connecticut

Compensation Range: $22-23/hour

Duties / Responsibilities

Major Areas of Responsibility

  1. 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.
  2. Adhere to LFG customer relationship management (CRM) systems and other intake, customer service, and data management and reporting procedures and protocols.
  3. Develop and provide educational programming: organize and deliver workshops, presentations, and meetings to target audiences. Contribute to LFG educational materials.
  4. Help develop, foster, and participate in state networks including state advisory groups, professional training, events, workgroups, and local and regional initiatives.
  5. 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.
  6. Initiate, manage, or participate in educational, planning, and other projects including community-based initiatives, research, and advocacy.
  7. Participate in staff professional development and organizational strategy, including planning, meetings, and other activities.
  8. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Successful team player with strengths in collaboration and communication skills.
  3. 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.
  4. Experience and skills in developing contracts and/or supporting client relationships.
  5. Self-directed, well-organized; capable of developing and implementing an annual work plan.
  6. Strong public speaking skills.
  7. 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.
  8. Experience with the not-for-profit sector, and familiarity with the state in which they will be working are important.
  9. 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