Remote Midwest Conservation Programs Director

American Farmland Trust; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Remote work option

Paid time off & holidays

401k plan

Job summary

American Farmland Trust seeks a Midwest Regional Director to provide strategic leadership for programs across the region. The role oversees program development, fundraising and stakeholder collaborations to protect farmland and support sound farming practices.

The position reports to the Vice President of Programs and requires strong leadership, fundraising and policy advocacy across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and neighboring states. Remote work is available for this senior role.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and energetic candidate with strong relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of agricultural stewardship, farmland protection and access.
• Experience with diverse communities of farmers and landowners.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing programs and fundraising strategies; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to manage projects and budgets; strong leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and related tools.
• Experience fundraising from individuals and institutions (>$500k).
• Experience supervising staff and consultants, including remote workers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional programs in the Midwest to advance AFTs mission.
• Collaborate with national program leaders to adapt programs locally.
• Build partnerships with agriculture, conservation, health, and policy stakeholders.
• Identify policy priorities and advocate in IL, WI, IN.
• Maintain relationships with policymakers at multiple levels.
• Develop research projects to support programs and policy agendas.
• Ensure diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in partnerships.
• Oversee annual workplans and budgets; manage staff and budgets.
• Lead fundraising efforts for Midwest programs and develop proposals.
• Oversee implementation of communications and program metrics.

Skills

Outgoing and energetic

Agricultural stewardship knowledge

Diversity, equity, inclusion and work

Entrepreneurial, self-motivated

Fundraising strategy and donor comms

Budgeting and project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fundraising from major partners ($500k

Supervising staff and consultants

Excellent written and verbal comms

Willingness to travel across Midwest

Education

BA or BS in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Farmland Trust seeks a Midwest Regional Director to provide strategic leadership for programs across the region. The role oversees program development, fundraising and stakeholder collaborations to protect farmland and support sound farming practices.

The position reports to the Vice President of Programs and requires strong leadership, fundraising and policy advocacy across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and neighboring states. Remote work is available for this senior role.