This job expired on July 04, 2021
Communications & Membership Coord. Wolfe's Neck Farm Foundation
- Date Posted May 05, 2021
- Location Freeport, ME
- Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
- Job type Full-Time
Company description
Wolfe’s Neck Center is situated on over 600 acres of preserved coastal landscape in Freeport, Maine,and uses its setting to connect people of all ages to the food they eat and where it comes from. Encompassing a demonstration farm, oceanfront campground, wooded trails, and historic buildings,our vibrant campus serves as a unique hub for education and exploration. As a nonprofit, Wolfe’s Neck Center draws upon a rich history of innovation and experimentation to continue the legacy of this place today. Through regenerative farming, innovative soil health research, and visitor interactions, this place-based organization is now used as an educational resource to create a healthier planet for all. We hope to inspire active participation in a healthier food system and build a community of people
who care deeply about the future of food. Job description Launched in 2019, with major funding from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, the Open Technology Ecosystem for Agricultural Management collaborative (OpenTEAM), is a community-driven platform to provide farmers and ranchers around the world with the best possible knowledge to improve soil health. OpenTEAM is a collaborative community of farmers, scientists, researchers, engineers, farm service providers, and food companies that are committed to improving soil health and advancing agriculture’s ability to become a solution to climate change. OpenTEAM is coordinated out of and hosted at Wolfe’s Neck Center, with leadership provided by the WNC Research Director, who serves as a member of the OpenTEAM Secretariat. The Secretariat coordinates a global community of technology development teams and agricultural networks to improve interoperability, and create new shared software services and tools to increase farmer feedback and increase the value of
environmental feedback to farmers and ranchers, researchers, and ecosystem service markets.
ABOUT THE ROLE
OpenTEAM is seeking a Communications & Membership Coordinator. This position is envisioned to be full-time and reports to the Global Coordinator & Community Facilitator at Wolfe’s Neck Center.
Communications Support:
● Support translating OpenTEAM content into general public’s understanding for Wolfe’s Neck Center audience and beyond
● Manage biweekly internal communications newsletters and monthly external newsletters
● Develop content and direct creative execution to provide a consistent, targeted, and impactful message on a systems-level project
● Support and amplify community member-driven communication efforts supporting
OpenTEAM’s mission, such as blog posts, social media, visual storytelling, etc.
● Develops an understanding of short- and long-term OpenTEAM goals and planned initiatives
● Work with leadership to take the pulse of overall community activity to identify cross-communication opportunities
● Manage all inquiry communication and email subscriptions via website
● Manage all contact information and network mapping
Membership Support:
● Coordinate and facilitate initial orientations
● Support complete onboarding process of new members, including guiding them to working groups of interest, tech tools, and online OpenTEAM resources
● Schedule newcomer meetings including agenda and materials preparation
● Schedule and help coordinate all working group meetings and larger OpenTEAM meetings
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
● 2+ years experience in a role with communications, operations, and/or administration responsibilities and/or equivalent degree
● Some familiarity with regenerative agriculture and/or ag/soil/climate-related technologies
● Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
● Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
● An analytical mind and ability to think critically
● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
● Mailchimp and Wordpress experience, or similar platforms, preferred
● Proven knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices
● Proficient public speaking abilities are an asset Compensation this position is : salaried, varies DOE, $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 Location job can be done remotely Application instructions
who care deeply about the future of food. Job description Launched in 2019, with major funding from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, the Open Technology Ecosystem for Agricultural Management collaborative (OpenTEAM), is a community-driven platform to provide farmers and ranchers around the world with the best possible knowledge to improve soil health. OpenTEAM is a collaborative community of farmers, scientists, researchers, engineers, farm service providers, and food companies that are committed to improving soil health and advancing agriculture’s ability to become a solution to climate change. OpenTEAM is coordinated out of and hosted at Wolfe’s Neck Center, with leadership provided by the WNC Research Director, who serves as a member of the OpenTEAM Secretariat. The Secretariat coordinates a global community of technology development teams and agricultural networks to improve interoperability, and create new shared software services and tools to increase farmer feedback and increase the value of
environmental feedback to farmers and ranchers, researchers, and ecosystem service markets.
ABOUT THE ROLE
OpenTEAM is seeking a Communications & Membership Coordinator. This position is envisioned to be full-time and reports to the Global Coordinator & Community Facilitator at Wolfe’s Neck Center.
Communications Support:
● Support translating OpenTEAM content into general public’s understanding for Wolfe’s Neck Center audience and beyond
● Manage biweekly internal communications newsletters and monthly external newsletters
● Develop content and direct creative execution to provide a consistent, targeted, and impactful message on a systems-level project
● Support and amplify community member-driven communication efforts supporting
OpenTEAM’s mission, such as blog posts, social media, visual storytelling, etc.
● Develops an understanding of short- and long-term OpenTEAM goals and planned initiatives
● Work with leadership to take the pulse of overall community activity to identify cross-communication opportunities
● Manage all inquiry communication and email subscriptions via website
● Manage all contact information and network mapping
Membership Support:
● Coordinate and facilitate initial orientations
● Support complete onboarding process of new members, including guiding them to working groups of interest, tech tools, and online OpenTEAM resources
● Schedule newcomer meetings including agenda and materials preparation
● Schedule and help coordinate all working group meetings and larger OpenTEAM meetings
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
● 2+ years experience in a role with communications, operations, and/or administration responsibilities and/or equivalent degree
● Some familiarity with regenerative agriculture and/or ag/soil/climate-related technologies
● Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
● Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
● An analytical mind and ability to think critically
● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
● Mailchimp and Wordpress experience, or similar platforms, preferred
● Proven knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices
● Proficient public speaking abilities are an asset Compensation this position is : salaried, varies DOE, $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 Location job can be done remotely Application instructions
This job expired on July 04, 2021
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