Program Coordinator | Apply by October 15, 2024

The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) seeks a creative, thoughtful, and well-organized person with a passion for local agriculture to be our Program Coordinator. This full-time position will work closely with and support farmers in Southeastern Massachusetts by implementing educational programming, technical assistance, local food promotion, advocacy and outreach.

Hours: Salaried & Exempt, this position is a 40-hour work week with some weekend and evening work required.

Salary: $42,000 – $52,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications for the full-time position.

Benefits: This position is eligible for full-time benefits including paid time off, a health care stipend, 11 paid holidays, a stipend to set-up a home office, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

Location/Travel: This is a 100% remote position with regular travel to meet with farmers in Bristol, Norfolk and Plymouth counties. 

Who we are: The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving farmers and promoting local food in Bristol, Plymouth and Norfolk Counties. Our mission is to cultivate a healthy SE Massachusetts by strengthening connections between farms, communities and the land and creating a regional food system that is equitable, resilient and accessible. We connect, advocate and educate to build thriving agricultural communities that work for all. 

Responsibilities:

• Work 1-on-1 with farmers and fishers to determine how we can assist them, and then implement or coordinate technical assistance to meet those needs.
• Assist in planning and running virtual and on-farm workshops, winter conference, and other educational & networking events. 
• Ensure programs meet grant objectives. Collect and organize data necessary for grant reporting.
• Regularly communicate with farmers in SE Mass. Distribute information on programs, grants and events relevant to farmers through a monthly newsletter, email, social media and direct outreach.
• Participate in SEMAP’s advocacy efforts, fundraising events, local food promotion, and community building.
• Engage in culture-building and organization development processes.
• Contribute to ongoing discussion and integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism into our operations and projects.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Passionate about local agriculture.
• Experience farming or fishing, working with producers or supporting the local food system.
• A commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion, as well as a growing understanding of how inequities appear in our regional food system.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse community groups and partner organizations.
• High level of organization, self-motivation, ability to work independently in a remote work environment, but also a team player able to collaborate on projects with others.
• Strong problem solving skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with a team remotely using collaborative workplace technology tools, e.g. Google suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Chat, Meet); Adobe Acrobat; Zoom; and workflow management (Asana)
• Knowledgeable about working in Constant Contact, Facebook Meta Business Suite, Canva or similar design and communications platforms.
• Ability to travel throughout SE Massachusetts to meet with farmers year-round.

Desired Skills and Experience (not required):

• Connections to the farming community.
• Knowledge of sustainable food production.
• Experience in organizing and promoting events or workshops.
• Experience in grant writing and/or project management.
• Experience owning and running a business.
• General small-business skills, including: knowledge of business structures, financial management, quickbooks, building websites, and marketing.
• Experience working with Town Hall departments and/or permitting for food businesses.

We recognize that knowledge, experience, and potential are expressed differently for different people. We encourage anyone with an interest in the position to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired qualifications!

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to jobs@semaponline.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with priority given to those received by October 15th. 

SEMAP does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.