Company description The New York Program Specialist will advance FNG-NYs ability to support Spanish-speaking farmers and farmworkers in New York state to access farmland through one-on-one technical assistance, organizing trainings for farmers, farmworkers, farmland owners, and agricultural service providers, and supporting the coordination of the Regional Navigator network. Job description

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres, and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture's most pressing needs and opportunities.

We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, expression or identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Farmland Trust complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

As an integral part of the regional programs team, the New York Program Specialist will primarily work with the Farmland for a New Generation New York (FNG-NY) program team to support a new and diverse generation of farmers in their search for land, farmland owners looking to make their land available for farming, and farmers looking to transfer their farms to a new generation. FNG-NY operates the New York Farmland Finder website, coordinates a network of Regional Navigator organizations who provide training and one-on-one support to farmland seekers and farmland owners, and leads or partners on several other projects to further the program's goals.

The New York Program Specialist will advance FNG-NY's ability to support Spanish-speaking farmers and farmworkers in New York state to access farmland through one-on-one technical assistance, organizing trainings for farmers, farmworkers, farmland owners, and agricultural service providers, and supporting the coordination of the Regional Navigator network. The position will also work more broadly with American Farmland Trust (AFT) regional and national staff to deliver programs for Spanish-speaking farmers related to AFT's mission in saving the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land.

What You'll Be Working On

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with farmers, farmworkers, farmland owners, and partner agricultural, environmental, and community organizations.
• Provide one-on-one technical assistance to farm seekers and farmland owners to support to their land access and transfer needs.
• Organize in-person and virtual training and networking events for farmers, landowners,
• Interpretation for events and meetings and translation of website elements and relevant written materials.
• Develop new programming activities to serve new and beginning farmers and farmland owners in collaboration with FNG-NY manager and team.
• ·Represent AFT at public meetings, conferences, workshops, and trainings.
• Assist with developing compelling communications materials, funding proposals, and reporting results.

 

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Ability to see the big picture while also being detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to think creatively and strategically
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
• Experience translating written materials and interpreting events between English and Spanish
• Experience working with diverse farmers and farmworkers, including beginning and senior farmers, non-farming landowners, agricultural organizations, and land trusts
• Experience with or willingness to learn about issues and techniques related to farmland access, farmland transfer, and farmland conservation
• Experience developing and delivering programming and training events for immigrants, refugees, farmworkers, and other communities of Spanish-speaking farmers
• On-farm experience or related experience in agricultural sector is preferred
• Website management experience is preferred

Education & Experience

• A BA or BS degree in agriculture, natural sciences, resource management, food systems, community development, public policy, education, or related field
• 2+ years of practical experience in agriculture, food systems, public policy, land conservation, and/or community development

Why you should apply

• Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A cause and mission you can be proud of
• Competitive compensation & Benefits
• Remote work opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

 

Compensation this position is : salaried, 50k-75k Location job can be done remotely Application instructions DeadlineJuly 16, 2022