Job Announcement-
California FarmLink
Central
Coast Regional Program Coordinator
California
FarmLink is a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to link independent farmers and
ranchers with the land and financing they need for a sustainable future.
Job
Description:
FarmLink
is looking for a Central Coast Regional Program Coordinator to oversee FarmLink
programmatic activities along the Central Coast of California. This position is
based in Santa Cruz. Responsibilities include:
— Provide farmers, ranchers and landowners with
information on land leasing, land purchasing/sales and alternative land tenure
options
— Help farmers negotiate strong leases
— Coach farmers on how to find land for lease or sale,
and help them find financing for land purchases
— Assist in maintaining an online hub of land for lease
or sale, connect landowners and farmers, and "broker" farmland leases
— Work with and develop a network of experienced farm service
professionals, including attorneys, CPAs, family communications specialists,
realtors, insurance providers, and business consultants.
— Provide farmers with information on farm financing
options and credit education
— Organize and present Farm Finance Expos, workshops,
and seminars
— Assist in grant reporting
— Outreach to agricultural landowners and organizations
to increase FarmLink’s capacity to offer quality land opportunities
— Outreach to beginning and underserved farmers to
increase awareness of FarmLink programs
Qualifications:
— Experience in Central Coast agricultural, emphasis on
small and mid scale farms
— Experience in farm financing and farm business management
— Familiarity with California agricultural organizations
— Experience working with farmland leasing, real estate
transactions, and conservation easements
— Oral communication skills, including ability to
present complex information to groups
— Computer skills include basic familiarity with
Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce or similar database, email, website,
Internet and website updating
— Valid California driver’s license, ability to travel
locally and regionally on a regular basis and spend overnights out of the area
on occasion.
— Spanish fluency
— Ability to work in a team atmosphere
— Ability to
complete self-directed projects with minimal day-to-day supervision;
— Writing skills, including the
ability to prepare professional letters, newsletter articles, and reports
— Experience in nonprofit project management
Compensation and Terms:
Salary range DOE. California FarmLink offers a generous benefit
plan, including health insurance after 60 days, retirement, and vacation. California
FarmLink maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity
employer.
Position open until
filled. Please send resume, letter of
interest, and three references to Eric Winders: eric@cafarmlink.org. No phone calls please.
