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Description
SALMON-SAFE HAS BECOME ONE OF THE NATION’S LEADING ECOLABELS WITH MORE THAN 95,000 ACRES OF FARM AND URBAN LANDS CERTIFIED IN OREGON, WASHINGTON, CALIFORNIA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Through our peer-reviewed certification and accreditation program, we are leading the movement to implement farming practices and developments that protect water quality, maintain watershed health and restore habitat.
Position Overview
Salmon-Safe, a leading regional environmental certification nonprofit, seeks a full-time Farm Certification Specialist for ongoing management of Salmon-Safe certification program delivery across the West Coast. Skills relating to ecologically sustainable agricultural, environmental science, and/or market-based conservation are required in this position. This position requires regional travel and can be based in Seattle, Portland or remotely in the interior Columbia Basin.
Duties & Responsibilities
Farm Certification Program Management (30%)
- Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Salmon-Safe farm assessors in coordinating program delivery.
- Coordinate delivery of Salmon-Safe specific technical training to Salmon-Safe inspectors.
- Manage individual farm verification of conditions and ensure project performance throughout certification cycle.
- Administer Salmon-Safe’s web-based certification management system, including database updates, report generation, quantification of results, and workflow tracking.
- Manage application of Salmon-Safe “High Hazard” pesticide list including expert review and application of related quantitative pesticide risk evaluation tools.
- Serve as resource for partner organization staff and contractors regarding farm program-related standards questions/issues.
Market Connection (30%)
- Conduct direct outreach to the craft brewing industry to build market for certified hops/malts.
- Conduct market connection outreach to other agricultural sectors to build value of certification for landowners.
- Coordinate with regional place-based partners to create marketing opportunities for certified growers (such as retail promotion) and coordinate with urban certification program to build relationships between growers and certified urban institutions.
- Co-manage development of farm program outreach tools and develop web-based mapping and related content to connect buyers to certified suppliers and communicate market presence.
Grower Outreach & Recruitment (20%)
- Conduct targeted direct grower outreach & recruitment across the Pacific Northwest based on sector-based and grant priorities.
Fundraising & grant management (20%)
- Conduct targeted research and fundraising for agricultural program expansion including cultivation of foundation and/or individual donors.
- Provide grant management support including reporting and development of performance metrics and quantification of outcomes.
Education, Training Requirements & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to one or more of the following specialties:
- Agriculture (ecological focus)
- Environmental Science (ecology, biology, environmental management)
- Business (sustainability focus)
- Minimum 2 years progressively successful business development or program delivery experience
- Proficiency in web-based project management tools
- Detailed oriented and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a self-directed, entrepreneurial environment
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to Salmon-Safe mission
Compensation
- $46,000-$60,000 based on qualifications and experience.
- Benefits include generous paid time off, healthcare and dental, and retirement contribution.
To Apply
- Please click "Apply" below to email a cover letter with resume as a single PDF (maximum three pages), with “Farm Certification Specialist” in the subject line.
- Please, email inquiries only about this position.
- Application due: August 6, 2021.