Company description

The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) shifts power and changes policy to equitably resource a new generation of working farmers. We envision a just future where farming is free of racial violence, accessible to communities, oriented towards environmental well-being, and concerned with health over profit. Since our founding in 2010, we have grown our grassroots network to over 200,000 farmers and supporters and have won historic investments in beginning farmer training, outreach to farmers of color, farmland conservation, and accessible COVID relief.

The National Young Farmers Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, or those who are members of other marginalized communities. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!

Job description

The National Young Farmers Coalition seeks an experienced campaigner and base-builder to join us in the role of Pennsylvania Organizer. The Pennsylvania Organizer is remote (based in Pennsylvania, preferably Western Pennsylvania), part-time and will work in collaboration with and report to the Northern Appalachia Organizing Manager.

The Pennsylvania Organizer is the on-the-ground connection for our Pennsylvania network to the National Young Farmers Coalition. The Organizer will work to expand our reach across the state and support Pennsylvania farmers to engage in federal campaigns, including land access, climate action, water, access to USDA programs, immigration, and student loans. The Organizer will also work closely with Pennsylvania chapters, members, and organizational partners to develop farmer leadership and advocacy expertise to build and shift power for structural change in the 2023 Farm Bill and win policy change for an equitable and sustainable farm future.

Responsibilities

Membership and Base Building

• Build membership within Pennsylvania, with a focus on Western PA, and identify opportunities to support membership with the resources available at Young Farmers and through our wider network.
• Build and foster partnerships with frontline organizations across PA to bring the young farmer voice in federal, state, and local policy opportunities.
• Support our 2 current and any future Pennsylvania chapters’ participation in coalition and partner organizations’ land and climate advocacy.
• Support our growing PA network to build a brighter farm future and to organize their local communities of young farmers.

Campaigns Support

• Develop and support grassroots champions for each Young Farmers campaign (land, water, student loans, immigration, USDA accessibility & accountability). Create and carry out place-based advocacy strategies such as op-eds, in-district meetings, fly-ins, regional advocate gatherings and digital advocacy

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant professional experience
• Experience working with farmers and/or ranchers
• Connection to the Pennsylvania agricultural community
• Ability to engage producers in federal policy campaigns and advocacy opportunities
• Demonstrated commitment to shifting power through changes in public policy
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and ability to prioritize based on organizational mission and goals
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, a passion for our mission, and a record of accountability to marginalized communities
• Ability to work in a remote environment with a high degree of autonomy and self-motivation
• Reside in the State of Pennsylvania

Additionally, the ideal candidate will:

• Hold lived experience as a farmer
• Speak an additional language to English
• Experience with digital organizing tools
• Experience planning in-district meetings with federal policy makers
• Understanding of farm bill programs and able to communicate complex policy ideas to a Young Farmer audience

Compensation and Schedule

• Young Farmers’ salaries are determined by annually revised salary guidelines. The salary for this role is $25.96/hour, and is at the Associate level of Young Farmers’ 2022 Salary Guidelines.
• Young Farmers offers a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement matching, generous paid time off, and paid family leave.
• Part-time schedule, typically 25 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Will require some work during the evening and weekends.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline