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Mission: Cultivating environmentally sound, economically viable, community-focused farms and food systems
Position overview: Do you have experience in urban farming and a passion for growing food system equity? We’re seeking a Farmer Outreach Specialist with proficiency in Spanish and English to support our outreach work with farmers who have historically been underserved by USDA, including farmers of color and veteran farmers. The Specialist will use Pasa’s community-based approach to learn about the barriers that marginalized producers face through listening sessions, affinity groups, and personal relationship building. The Specialist will work to share feedback with USDA on how to make resources more relevant and accessible, and will support growers directly by connecting them with training, resources, and with one another.
The Farmer Outreach Specialist will focus these efforts in the Pittsburgh area and work closely with a team of Farmer Outreach Specialists focused in the greater Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas. The Project Manager for Farmer Outreach will supervise the Specialist.
This position entails remote-based work with regular in-person obligations, including participation in field-based events, involvement in speaking engagements, and attendance at 2-3 annual in-person staff retreats. All team members are required to attend our yearly Sustainable Agriculture Conference held each February in Lancaster, PA. Residence within Pennsylvania or within a 150-mile radius of Harrisburg is required unless special permission is granted for Philadelphia or Pittsburgh to serve as the primary work location, in which case employees must reside within a one-hour drive from either city. Convenient access to the Harrisburg office for day trips is highly preferred. Any inquiries regarding these requirements are welcome, and adherence to Pasa’s remote employee policies is required for all staff members.
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Compensation: This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $55,000.This position is grant funded and will conclude in October 2025.
Please read our employee values statement, summary of employee benefits, and employment policy overview before submitting your application.
How to apply: We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice through our hiring practices. This entails reviewing application materials anonymously (without the applicant’s name exposed) to help prevent potential unconscious bias. Our application system will automatically anonymize your materials and personally identifying information. There is no specific action required on your part to anonymize your materials when applying. Click the “Apply” button and submit the information requested (e.g. resume, cover letter, and/or portfolio).
Initial interviews will be conducted remotely via Zoom beginning June 12th. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1st.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Full Time
$73k-94k (estimate)
05/13/2024
07/11/2024
pasafarming.org
Harrisburg, PA
50 - 100