Farm Transfer Program Coordinator
Employer: Land For Good
Work Location: remote, New England
Compensation Range: $22-23/hour
Duties / Responsibilities
Major Areas of Responsibility (approximate time allocation)
- Coordinate the planning and execution of on-farm events, workshops, and webinars about farm succession planning. (20%)
- Co-teach and coordinate planning for annual Farm Succession School. (10%)
- Advise farmers on their personal farm succession planning process – providing coaching on goals and next steps; facilitating stakeholder meetings; making referrals to additional advisors and resources; supporting management transfers; recruiting successors; etc. (25%)
- Develop farmer case studies and additional educational resources if identified. (5%)
- Establish and convene state networks of service providers interested in learning and/or working together on farm succession projects. Organize professional development activities. (25%)
- Support LFG field staff in their farm succession work; helping with standardization of LFG services and internal professional development. (10%)
- Track project deliverables and reporting. (5%)
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 managing grant deliverables and reporting.
- 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 case management 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, budgeted at $22-23/hour. 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 New England. Access to a car for 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