Agriculture Outreach Manager

Role Overview

• Build relationships with organizations supporting farmers
• Network and strengthen ties with farming communities
• Manage projects with partners – setting realistic deadlines and ensuring accountability
• Increase farmers’ access to advisors and information
• Enhance economic resilience by increasing access to markets
• Build partner organizations’ capacity in a collaborative and advisory capacity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, community development, agricultural education, conservation, or similar field
• 5 years’ experience in community development and/or agriculture education; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Experience communicating with the public including presenting to community leaders, government officials, or related
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, database management, and web browsers
• Experience working with partners/government agencies without violating any restrictions related to conflicts of interest, lobbying former employers, or influencing decision makers
• Fluency in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or other languages relevant to farming communities in the Foodscape region

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
• Parental leave
• Accrued paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Other life and work well-being benefits