Land Acquisition & Farm Development Manager
(part-time)

Boston Farms Community Land Trust is seeking a diligent, driven, self-directed, highly organized manager to oversee the identification, acquisition, and development of urban farm sites in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury.

• Hours: Half-time (25 hours/week, semi-flexible scheduling)

• Location: Fowler Clark Epstein Farm, Mattapan (some remote work possible)

• Application Deadline: ASAP

• Compensation: $35-40/hour depending on experience

Responsibility

• Identify potential farmsites in collaboration with prospective farmers, neighborhood residents/associations, and Boston Farms staff

• Co-chair the Acquisition & Development Committee of our board with a board member to promote the acquisition and development of farmsites throughout our services areas by co-leading the community input process on major development projects; streamlining design acquisition and development processes, and originating and co-sponsoring community charrettes as needed.

• Outreach to and work with neighborhood associations to determine and integrate desired outcomes

• Conduct the legal, governmental, and community engagement processes of site acquisition

• Manage the development of farmsites, including designing in accordance with zoning and building regulations, development and management of project budgets, hiring and managing of contractors

• Raise funds from designated sources to finance farmsite acquisition and development

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in land development, real estate development, construction management, or related work

• Skilled project manager with the ability to manage up to 6 acquisition and development projects

• Experience in budgeting and accounting

• Strong organization, communication, and community relations skills

• Comfort with Google Docs, Microsoft Word/Excel, or equivalent platforms

• Preferences: Knowledge of zoning, urban design, and building regulations; Experience with community/neighborhood engagement; Experience with fundraising and public support; Familiarity with farming, gardening, or landscape management; Strong familiarity with Boston neighborhoods; Live close to our sites in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury; Use of your own vehicle

• Key Characteristics: driven, self-motivated, self-directed, eager to learn, personable, diligent, flexible

To Apply: Please be sure to read this posting thoroughly.

If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@bostonfarms.org with the subject line ‘ Land Acquisition & Farm Development Manager Application’. Submission of a development or design portfolio is not required but is highly encouraged. Applications close on April 30th.

We welcome diverse candidates and residents of our neighborhoods of Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury.