Agricultural Support Mentor - Farming Community

AIM seeks an Agricultural Support Mentor to join our mission-driven organization. We are looking for a farmer (past or present) to support farmers in our community. Join us!

Our growing team is offering a full benefits package that includes:
Hybrid Work Environment
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
Life and Pet insurance, as well as other employee discounts
403(b) with matching
Generous Paid Time Off and a culture of work/life balance 

Position Snapshot: 

The Agricultural Support Mentor engages directly with farmers through one-on-one sessions and group workshops, using lived agricultural experience to provide relatable support and promote mental health awareness. This role fosters resilience, independence, and peer-to-peer connection within the farming community. 

Essential Functions: 

• Engage farmers in individual mentoring sessions, providing guidance grounded in lived experience.
• Facilitate workshops on mental health awareness, stress management, and resilience tailored to the farming community.
• Support farming individuals by removing barriers, improving daily functioning, and gaining independence.
• Collaborate with farming individuals and their support networks to help achieve personal and professional farming goals.
• Encourage peer-to-peer support and help foster a sense of community among program participants.
• Serve on program committees to help adapt services based on participant needs and input.
• Conduct outreach and build community partnerships to expand awareness and access to services.

Education and Experience:  

• Personal farming and/or agricultural experience and willingness to share one’s journey as part of a peer-based support model.
• Enrollment in or completion of the New York State Certification for Mental Health Peer Mentors is required upon hire.
• FSF staff should be reflective of the population served and responsive to the unique risk and protective factors in rural populations, including stigma around mental health and help-seeking, close-knit neighbors and faith-based communities.

Qualifications: 

• Strong interpersonal communication and active listening skills.
• Person-centered, strength-based, and recovery-oriented approach.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ensure confidentiality.
• Knowledge of local community resources and supports.
• Comfortable using computers for documentation and communication.
• Commitment to cultural competence and inclusivity.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: 

• A combination of sitting at a computer and working in community settings.
• Reading, researching, and documentation responsibilities.
• Some regional travel is required.
• Hybrid/remote position. 

EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.