Now hiring: Climate Smart Seedling Production Network Project Lead
**July 23, 2024 update: This position has been filled.
Fast Facts:
This position is a part-time, remote consulting contract that will sunset in October of 2027.
Time commitment: 30-40 hours/month
Hourly rate: $40-$55, depending on experience
Travel within Minnesota and occasional overnight lodging required. Mileage and travel expenses are reimbursed.
Overview:
The Climate Smart Seedling Production Network (CSSPN) Project Lead is responsible for managing the scope of work detailed in SFA’s CSSPN agreement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The overall objective of SFA’s work is to lead recruitment and training of Minnesota tree seedling producers to help them become successful tree growers.
More specifically, the goal is to support the recruitment and training of 25 to 30 new or emerging farmers, organized into two networks/cohorts based on geographic area. The Project Lead also supervises any contractors hired to perform outreach, recruitment and training grant duties.
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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume in one PDF to Lucinda Winter at lucinda@sfa-mn.org.
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