{"id":42336,"date":"2021-07-28T16:01:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T23:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=42336"},"modified":"2021-07-28T16:01:41","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T23:01:41","slug":"job-farm-certification-specialist-salmon-safe-portland-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-farm-certification-specialist-salmon-safe-portland-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Farm Certification Specialist, Salmon-Safe (Portland, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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COMPENSATION: <\/span>$46,000-$60,000 based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include generous paid
time off, healthcare and dental, and retirement contribution.<\/span><\/p>\n

DEADLINE:\u00a0AUG 6, 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

See full job and application details at https:\/\/environment.uw.edu\/career-opportunities\/farm-certification-specialist\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Background<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Farm Certification Program Management (30%)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Salmon-Safe farm assessors in coordinating program delivery.<\/span><\/div>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Coordinate delivery of Salmon-Safe specific technical training to Salmon-Safe inspectors.<\/span><\/div>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Manage individual farm verification of conditions and ensure project performance throughout certification cycle.<\/span><\/div>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Administer Salmon-Safe\u2019s web-based certification management system, including database updates, report generation, quantification of results, and workflow tracking.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Manage application of Salmon-Safe \u201cHigh Hazard\u201d pesticide list including expert review and application of related quantitative pesticide risk evaluation tools.<\/span><\/div>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Serve as resource for partner organization staff and contractors regarding farm program-related standards questions\/issues.<\/span><\/div>\n
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B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Market Connection (30%)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Conduct direct outreach to the craft brewing industry to build market for certified hops\/malts.<\/span><\/div>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Conduct market connection outreach to other agricultural sectors to build value of certification for landowners.<\/span><\/div>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>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.<\/span><\/div>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>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.<\/span><\/div>\n

C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Grower Outreach & Recruitment (20%)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Conduct targeted direct grower outreach & recruitment across the Pacific Northwest based on sector-based and grant priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

D.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Fundraising & grant management (20%)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Conduct targeted research and fundraising for agricultural program expansion including cultivation of foundation and\/or individual donors.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Provide grant management support including reporting and development of performance metrics and quantification of outcomes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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EDUCATION, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s degree in a field of study related to one or more of the following specialties:<\/span><\/p>\n