Company description

Maine Farmland Trust protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming. Our goal is to protect Maine farmland and revitalize Maine’s rural landscape by keeping agricultural lands working and helping farmers and communities thrive.

Job description

This position, initially funded through a cooperative agreement with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Maine Farmland Trust and NRCS, supporting the promotion and administration of NRCS easement programs, including the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) and the Regional Conservation partnership Program (RCPP). This role involves gaining familiarity with NRCS policies and guidance regarding conservation easement program implementation.

The Project Manager/Easement Specialist will be employed and supervised by MFT staff as a member of MFT’s Farmland Protection team, while working closely and learning from NRCS staff. This full-time position can be based out of Maine Farmland Trust’s Portland or Belfast office, or can be remote but must remain based in Maine. The position will also be expected to work out of the NRCS Bangor office to some extent.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who bring enthusiasm and excellence to their work. Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and would encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed.

Visit our website for full job description: https://www.mainefarmlandtrust.org/about-us/work-with-us

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

July 05, 2024