Offer summary
Qualifications:
Familiarity with Midwest farmland issues, Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.Key responsabilities:
- Coordinate logistics for events
- Support policy development and outreach efforts
Midwest Farmland Associate (Full-Time)
Indiana (Remote)
Who We Are
American Farmland Trust (AFT) 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. Please see AFT’s statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.
What You Will Do
The Midwest Farmland Associate position offers an exciting opportunity to help carry out the strategic agenda of a growing, forward-looking conservation organization. Reporting to the Midwest Farmland Protection Manager, the Midwest Farmland Associate will play an integral role in supporting AFT’s farmland protection, access, and transfer work in the region, with an emphasis on growing programming in Indiana. The Associate will support the Farmland Protection Manager to ensure the achievement of current and future program objectives, specifically concerning AFT’s Land Transfer Navigator project and Indiana policy efforts. The Associate will also work with other AFT regional and national programs - including but not limited to Farms for a New Generation – and partners to grow farmland protection, transfer, and access programming in the Midwest Region.
AFT’s Midwest Region includes 8 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin, with much of our programming occurring in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Our team works with farmers, landowners, and partner organizations to implement programming focused on farm stewardship, farm viability, and farmland protection.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Compensation
American Farmland Trust offers excellent vacation, medical, retirement and other benefits. The salary range for this position is from $65,000 to $70,000 based upon experience.
American Farmland Trust offers a full benefits package for full time employees:
Why you should apply
Timeline
Please answer the screener questions and be sure to include a resume AND cover letter to be considered. While applications will be accepted until the position is filled, applicants who apply with a resume or CV and cover letter will be reviewed first. Apply Here.
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.
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