England Program Manager

Are you passionate about maintaining and expanding working farmlands in New England? Do you feel strongly about supporting local food systems and working in collaboration? Join our team as the New England Program Manager (full-time). This is a unique opportunity to work on the critical issue of farmland access and transfer in your region - and across New England.

Land For Good is a regional and national leader on issues of farmland access, land tenure security, and farm transfer and succession. Since 2004, Land For Good has been working with farmers, landowners, and a wide network of collaborators to put more farmers more securely on land in New England, to support farm viability, to expand farming opportunity, and to keep farmland in farming.

Land For Good strives for a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents, perspectives, and lived experiences of each person. We will work with the right candidate who is energized about our work. Joining our team includes training, mentoring, and support. Land For Good works proactively to integrate issues of equity and justice in our work.

• Manage and implement new Massachusetts Farmland Partnership Program grant;
• Oversee LFG field staff in southern New England (i.e. three direct reports) and related projects;
• Advise and educate farmers, landowners, organizations, and agencies on farmland access and transfer planning; and
• Participate in strategic planning and organization-wide leadership team to expand LFG’s impact in New England and beyond.

This is a remote position. Candidates must be located within their service region, have access to a car, and be willing to travel.

Review of applications will begin March 9. Ideal candidates will be able to start by April 6. The positions will remain open until filled.