Want to work for a positive future for farming in Maine? So do we! We’re an ambitious and innovative bunch of 35+ people with offices in Belfast and Portland, and working all over the state of Maine.
This position, initially funded through a cooperative agreement with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Maine Farmland Trust and NRCS, supporting the promotion and administration of NRCS easement programs, including the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This role involves gaining familiarity with NRCS policies and guidance regarding conservation easement program implementation. The Project Manager/Easement Specialist will be employed and supervised by Maine Farmland Trust staff as a member of MFT’s Farmland Protection team, while working closely and learning from NRCS staff.
Location: This full-time position will be based out of the NRCS Bangor office (1-2 days a week to start, with the potential for greater flexibility in the future). The remainder of the week can be based out of Maine Farmland Trust’s Belfast or Portland office, or can be remote but must remain based in Maine.
Salary: $64,251
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who bring enthusiasm and excellence to their work. Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and would encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed.
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How to Apply:
The priority deadline for applications is November 30, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as received for this position and the anticipated start date is early January. To apply, please submit a detailed cover letter and resume to:
Email: kim@mainefarmlandtrust.org
Or mail:
Maine Farmland Trust
ATTN: Kim Sanborn
97 Main Street
Belfast, ME 04915
If you have any questions, contact Kim at 207-338-6575 or kim@mainefarmlandtrust.org.
MFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, size, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Additionally, MFT strives to foster an inclusive workplace. People from diverse backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in agricultural leadership, are encouraged to apply.
It is MFT’s practice to set compensation amounts that align with the successful candidate’s experience. We offer a possible salary range describing the level of compensation we’d expect to offer for the advertised position. In addition to competitive pay, MFT offers several benefits to its employees, including a group health plan, group vision and dental plans, 4 weeks of paid vacation at the start of employment, 13 paid holidays/year plus a week-long office closure at the end of the summer, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, wellness and farm share benefits, and other forms of paid time-off. Benefits correspond to full-time employment, but are also offered to part-time employees on a prorated basis.
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