Over the past decade, the National Young Farmers Coalition has become a leading voice for change in U.S. agriculture.
The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) shifts power and changes policy to equitably resource a new generation of working farmers. We envision a just future where farming is free of racial violence, accessible to communities, oriented towards environmental well-being, and concerned with health over profit. Since our founding in 2010, we have grown our grassroots network to over 200,000 farmers and supporters and have won historic investments in beginning farmer training, outreach to farmers of color, farmland conservation, and accessible COVID relief.
We are actively expanding our team to help us achieve our bold vision for transformation in our agricultural system.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We strongly encourage applications from people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, or those who are members of other marginalized communities. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. At this time, U.S.-based candidates are preferred for employment at Young Farmers to accommodate our core working hours.
To learn more about how we determine the salaries for our positions, check out our 2023 Salary Guidelines.
Current Openings:
Iowa Organizer
Young Farmers seeks a skilled organizer active in the Iowa farm community to join us in the role of Iowa Organizer. The Iowa Organizer will provide capacity and support to our members, chapters, and organizational partners in Iowa in order to build and shift power for structural change in the 2023 Farm Bill. They will grow and mobilize our base in Iowa and, along with our Michigan Organizer, will support farmer advocacy across the Midwest region. The organizer will support Iowa and Midwest farmers to engage in federal campaigns, with a focus on climate justice, racial equity, and equitable land access. The Iowa organizer will work closely with our partners to develop farmer leadership and advocacy expertise to win policy change to equitably resource the next generation of farmers.
Learn more about this position here.
Executive Team Manager
Young Farmers seeks an Executive Team Manager to support the Executive Team – Chief of Staff and Co-Executive Directors – to complete their administrative and operational responsibilities. You will serve as the point of contact, project manager, and administrative support for the Executive Team. Additionally, you’ll help coordinate the Leadership Team, serve as the office manager for the office on Capitol Hill (Washington D.C.), and support the work of the Young Farmers Board of Directors. This full-time, hybrid-remote position is open to candidates who hold a valid driver’s license and reside within the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. The position requires a minimum travel two (2) days per month to our office in Capitol Hill.