American Farmland Trust (AFT) seeks an energetic self-starter to
direct the Working Lands Alliance (WLA) in Connecticut.   A diverse
coalition of individuals and more than 200 businesses and
organizations established in 2000 and dedicated to preserving
Connecticut's remaining working lands, WLA has raised over $50 million
in public funding for farmland protection and successfully championed
several visionary pieces of state legislation.
The ideal candidate will have a background in agriculture and public
policy, familiarity with Connecticut stakeholders, and experience in
fundraising and in managing collaborative projects involving multiple
partners. Excellent communication skills, a willingness to manage all
aspects of coalition activities, and the vision to lead and grow a
dynamic coalition is essential.
For a full job description or more information, please visit
www.workinglandsalliance.org or email bbow...@farmland.org.   Position
open until filled; interviews of selected candidates will begin the
week of September 20th.