Director of Agriculture/Project Coordinator Assistant

1 year grant funded position with option to renew

 Roles & Responsibilities:

Work in collaboration with co-founders to accomplish all grant-funded agricultural priorities
Serve as Director of producer outreach and engagement
Study and become an expert in the agronomy of fiber flax
Develop farmer education curriculum in collaboration with Chief Agricultural Officer and CEO
Recruit and support farmers, including farm site visits throughout the growing season
Work with our partners at PA Fibershed on system outreach outline for farmer enrollment and engagement 
Serve as point of contact & support for PA Fibershed – producer outreach and enrollment and developing a survey for tracking engagement and impact
Interpret data on producer programs and report to Chief Agricultural Officer and CEO
Support in developing Cooperative membership offerings for growers

 
Qualifications: 

Experience operating tractors and tractor mounted implements
Experience growing small grain crops
Interest in and experience with regenerative farming practices 
Excellent communication skills 
Ability and desire to work with a diverse team 
Comfortable working collaboratively within Google Workspace 
Basic knowledge of Canva and Zoom (or like software applications)
Ability to organize and maintain large data sets with an attention to detail 
Valid driver’s license and means of personal transportation; willingness to drive to farm sites throughout southeastern and central PA (current federal mileage reimbursement rate applicable)

 
Please send a cover letter and resume to hello@paflaxproject.com

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