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Tilth Alliance has been investing in its Farm Program over the past three years to reach more farmers and have increased impact. Tilth Alliance’s Farm Program provides services across the state in support of farmers who strive to implement organic, sustainable, and regenerative farming practices. The Director of the Farm Program is passionate about expanding the farm program’s engagement with our farming community and oversees and participates in all Farm Program activities including Farm Walks, the annual Tilth Conference, the Washington Sustainable and Organic Farming Fund grant program, the Eat Local First Collaborative and the Coalition for Organic and Regenerative Agriculture. The Farm Program Director and the Farm Program team works with a diverse group of farmers, staff, partners, and stakeholders to assess needs, and develop programming that is relevant, accessible, and impactful across a diversity of types and scales of production, cultural backgrounds, and experience levels. The 2024 Farm Program budget is $1.16 million, the largest it has ever been and expected to grow. The new Farm Program Director will have an exciting opportunity to continue to grow and develop the farm program in new and impactful ways.

Job Responsibilities • Oversee a portfolio of projects and programs focused on farmers across the stateSupervise Farm Program staff, and lead program development and delivery • Develop and manage the annual Farm Program budget • Help develop and support efforts to advocate for agricultural programs and policies that benefit the organic and sustainable farming community • Manage grants and/or contracts including workflow and timeline management, budgeting, and reporting • Work closely with the Farm Program team and other staff, stakeholders and partners to carry out existing projects and inform development of new programming • Cultivate and support a collaborative, egalitarian culture of teamwork that respects and values the contributions of each team member.

Desired Qualifications and Attributes • Familiarity/experience with agricultural production practices and/or farm business management • Familiarity/experience with Washington’s agricultural sector • Familiarity/experience with WSDA and USDA programs in general • Knowledge, understanding of, and a passion for organic and sustainable agriculture • Experience in project, grant, budget and personnel management • Grant writing experience

No phone calls please. Submit a letter of interest and resume outlining 1) your experience with the qualifications listed above and 2) why you are interested in this position. Email all materials to HR@tilthalliance.org with the subject "Farm Program Director.”