Position Summary

The Connecticut Farm Bureau is seeking an organized Project Coordinator to join our tight-knit team. The Connecticut Farm Bureau (CFBA) is a membership based non-profit that advocates for farmers on the municipal and state levels. In this role, you will be a vital part of our team to provide support to farmers across Connecticut. Your work will help Connecticut farmers through direct support to individual farms and collaboration with state leaders and agricultural stakeholders.

Expect a high range of variability in day-to-day tasks and responsibilities that you are asked to complete. We are looking for someone who is excited to learn and has the ability to pivot quickly to new projects and goals. This position offers an opportunity to develop skills in non-profit project management while being a vital part supporting Connecticut agriculture.

The Project Coordinator is expected to work20-25 hours/week in-personin our office in Wethersfield, CT. We are flexible as to when these hours are completed as long as they are completed between 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. There is a 6-month probationary period before PTO begins.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFBA in reaching our membership outreach and communication goals. This includes organizing emails, direct mail, newsmagazines and other forms of communication to CFBA members.
• Assist and support individual Farm Bureau members with on-farm issues. While an agricultural background would be extremely valuable for this part of the job, it is not necessary to succeed in this position.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, and on-site support of Farm Bureau events, including trade shows, the Annual Meeting, and other related events, which may involve occasional in-state travel.
• Coordinate communication and facilitate relationships among state agricultural stakeholders, including members, state and local governmental leaders, and our staff, to ensure success.
• Assist with management and oversight of our commercial building. This includes communicating effectively with tenants and contractors to ensure the building runs smoothly.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience or familiarity in non-profit, government, or an agricultural related business.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College experience(Preferred, not required)
• Strong agricultural knowledge.(Preferred, not required)
• Flexible and adaptable team playerwilling to take on a wide range of responsibilities and assist in all parts of CFBA’s operation.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Join us as a Project Coordinator where your organizational, communication, and teamwork skills will help farmers succeed. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant environment that values teamwork, community and advocating for all Connecticut farmers.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Wethersfield, CT 06109 (Required)

Work Location: In person