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Who We AreAmerican 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 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.
The PositionAmerican Farmland Trust’s Farms Under Threat research reveals that Texas has the highest concentration of threatened agricultural land in America – over 2 million acres of agricultural land are projected to be converted to commercial and residential development by 2040. Eight of the 12 counties in the nation projected to lose the most agricultural land to real estate development are in Texas. Improving the productivity and resilience of our existing farms and ranches in Texas through the implementation of conservation practices and adoption of regenerative agriculture systems has never been more important to the future of agriculture in Texas. As part of this effort we are establishing a Grazing Mentors Network to spread the adoption of regenerative grazing practices in beef cattle operations, providing technical assistance to farmers and ranchers, and creating access to value added markets for their beef products.
The Texas Grazing Mentor Manager will oversee and support the Grazing Mentor program outreach and training efforts with producer mentors in Coastal and North Central Texas. The manager will directly manage recruitment, training, development, and supervision of producer mentors. They will support producer and partner outreach in Texas and assist with communications material development. They will also help arrange and develop training and educational opportunities working directly with internal and external partners. The manager will also liaise with local/regional market, non-profit, and underserved-serving organizations to leverage resources and expand collaborative project impact.
What You’ll Be Working On
Requirements: The mentor manager must be a highly motivated and entrepreneurial problem solver. They should be personable and eager to work with diverse audiences and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have existing connections within the ranching and beef cattle community in Texas and will have experience working with a variety of livestock production systems with diverse populations. The manager must live in Coastal or North Central Texas, or in a location central to these two regions, such as College Station or Waco, and feel comfortable traveling a 250-mile radius. Excellent communication skills (meeting facilitation, phone, writing, partner relations), record keeping, and task management are essential to the position. The potential candidate must have knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:
Expectations
Education & Experience At least 6 years of professional experience, working on farms or in land stewardship or land management positions. A college degree in a directly related field may be substituted for up to 4 years of work experience.
Compensation American Farmland Trust offers excellent vacation, medical, retirement and other benefits. The salary range for this position is from $70,000 to $85,000 based upon experience.
American Farmland Trust offers a complete benefits package:
Why you should apply
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 by January 22nd will be reviewed first.
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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