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Job Title: Pasture Projects Technical Coordinator

This position is a field-based position and reports directly to the Director of Pasture Management.  The Pasture Project Technical Coordinator (PPTC) will play a pivotal role in supporting Handsome Brook’s on-farm sustainability initiatives across our farms located in ten states: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma.  The PPTC will work closely with Handsome Brook Farms’ farmer network on adoption of farming practices that promote environmental stewardship and farmer resilience. 

As part of the Pasture Management Program, HBF conducts initial benchmarking and annual assessment of farms participating in pasture improvement programs to determine whether program implementation is successful and to track project outcomes. The PPTC will coordinate with the Director of Pasture Management (DPM) on farm assessments, project implementation and monitoring efforts, and will report findings to the DPM on a cadence to be determined.

This role will support the efforts in the development and execution of pasture management plans created for each farm in the Handsome Brook Farms network, which includes all HBF Nest Run farms and HBF Farms, with the goal of moving all HBF farms closer to an “Ideal Pasture” model as defined by HBF. The PPTC will collaborate/coordinate with the Director of Pasture Management (DPM) and Live Operations field personnel to verify project readiness, producer eligibility, and alignment with pasture condition targets, especially in cost-share or grant-supported work.  The PPTC will also ensure that projects are monitored for on-going maintenance and reporting (where applicable) and will provide support and education for the farmers working on projects.  

This position entails but is not limited to the following duties:

• Provide consultative support to farmers and internal teams by interpreting NRCS Conservation Practice Standards (CPS), advising on project eligibility, and supporting implementation strategies that meet compliance goals.
• Conduct pasture assessments and project intake forms in collaboration with farmers to determine project needs.
• Coordinate and manage pasture projects to ensure timely and proper completion.
• Communicate information to the Pasture Projects Administrative Coordinator, including requirements for trees/shrubs, seeds and construction material needs, for sourcing and documentation purposes.
• Conduct site visits and remote monitoring to assess project progress, support producers through implementation hurdles, and document compliance status.
• Support reporting efforts and grant development by contributing technical insight, verifying feasibility of proposed projects, and sharing field-level outcomes for internal and external reporting.
• Coordinate with the Data Management Team to track project metrics and ensure all implementation data is accurately captured and integrated into internal dashboards or funder reports.
• Evaluate activities and test results for soil, water and air health, on-farm emissions and energy use both in-barn and in nutrient management.
• Additional duties as needed.

The is a remote position with up to 75% travel across the Handsome Brook Farms farm network.  

Required Knowledge and Experience

2-3 years’ experience in agriculture, livestock and/or pasture management, preferred

Ability to work in a creative, fast paced, team environment

Strong time-management skills and the ability to keep multiple project data organized

Ability to understand the big picture while remaining detail oriented

Demonstrated strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects at once

Strong written, strategic and interpersonal verbal communications skills 

Ability to work independently and to manage daily schedules, logistics and tasks to accomplish goals

Proficient with technology including Microsoft and Google tools, Dropbox and file management software

Preferred: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Range Management, Rangeland Ecology or Agricultural Science  

Salary range of $55,000 - $72,000, commiserate with experience