Rural Action seeks a Beginning Farmer Outreach Assistant for its Sustainable Agriculture Program

Rural Action’s Sustainable Agriculture program is currently hiring a Beginning Farmer Outreach Assistant. Learn more here.

The Beginning Farmer Outreach Assistant will be the key point of contact between Rural Action and partners to recruit beginning farmers to participate in our Whole Farm project, establish and maintain a data management system to track support to farmers in the region, and respond to the self-identified needs of beginning farmers with appropriate technical assistance, peer learning workshops, site visits, and mentorship.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume outlining your experience as it relates to this job description. Send materials to hr@ruralaction.org and tomr@ruralaction.org subject heading: Beginning Farmer Outreach Assistant. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. For best consideration, please apply by Friday, November 19, 2021.