Land Acquisition & Farm Development Manager

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mattapan, MA 02126