American Farmland Trust seeks National Agricultural Land Network Coordinator
Position Title 
National Agricultural Land Network Coordinator
Position Summary
The ideal candidate will be someone with the organizational and communication skills to assist the NALN Team with developing and delivering innovative programming and services and foster robust networking and communications between and among NALN members.
ABOUT AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST
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 agricultures most pressing needs and opportunities.
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 agricultures 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.
The National Agricultural Land Network is an AFT initiative intended to grow the collective capacity of those who work to save farm and ranch land to do more—more permanent protection, more innovative protection that incorporates multiple objectives, and more planning to reduce agricultural land conversion. It is part of AFT's commitment toward the goal of doubling the acres of permanently protected agricultural land and reducing the agricultural land converted from 2000 acres/day to 75 acres/day by 2040.
A membership network, the National Agricultural Land Network (NALN) provides peer networking and information sharing, basic and advanced training on agricultural land retention and protection tools and
techniques, state and federal policy updates, and opportunities for shared research, communications initiatives, and other collaborations.
The NALN Coordinator will help to grow and sustain a robust 50-state network of state and local agencies,
land trusts, farm and conservation organizations engaged in agricultural land retention and protection, equipping their staff with the tools and knowledge to transform the agricultural land protection movement. The ideal candidate will be someone with the organizational and communication skills to assist the NALN Team with developing and delivering innovative programming and services and foster robust networking and communications between and among NALN members.
The NALN Coordinator will report to the Manager of the National Agricultural Land Network (NALN). The
position is a two-year, full-time position, with the potential for an extension beyond the two-year term. The
position will be located remotely, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern time zone. Post-
pandemic, some travel to events across the country will be required.
What You'll Be Working On
- Maintaining and updating the NALN member data base
- Tracking NALN membership and activities (roundtables, webinars, workshops, discussion groups)
- Monitoring and maintaining member access to the NALN online community platform
- Scheduling and coordinating NALN events (roundtables, webinars, workshops, conferences, discussion groups)
- Scheduling and coordinating AFT's Soil Health Stewards trainings and grants program
- Assisting in coordination of AFT's Soil Health Stewards online toolkit
- Providing technical support for all NALN virtual events
- Shepherding, contracts, staff and participant reimbursements and other obligations through AFT's administrative process
- Assisting with development and distribution of Network News
- Participating in NALN team planning and preparation meetings
- Performing other tasks as assigned
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Experience with Microsoft Office 365Suite applications such as including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Willingness to learn new software and technology systems
- Strong editing, writing, and proofreading skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, stay organized and follow through with limited supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public and staff
- Organized and detail-oriented with demonstrated commitment to high quality professional work
- Must be flexible, and be able to work with periodic supervision as part of the NALN team
- Commitment to become knowledgeable about the programs and activities of American Farmland Trust and the NALN
- Willingness to undertake limited work travel
Preferred
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
- Demonstrated skills with event organizing, planning, and implementation is a plus.
EDUCATION & eXPERIENCE
- A BA or BS degree and demonstrated related work experience in office administration and/or operations, membership, contract or grant management, data base or related fields; or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Knowledge and passion for agriculture and land protection is a plus.
compensation
$40,000 - $50,000
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 and benefits
- Remote work opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
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