JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

American Farmland Trust

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National Programs
Economic Tool Development Manager (Senior Agricultural Economist)

JOE ID Number: 2022-02_111470405
Date Posted: 10/12/2022
Date Inactive: 01/31/2023
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Economic Tool Development Manager (Senior Agricultural Economist)
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Q1 -- Agriculture
Keywords:
PhD
master’s degree
agricultural
resource economics
6+ years’ work experience
Full Text of JOE Listing:

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, expression or identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

We are seeking an Economic Tools Development Manager (Senior Agricultural Economist) to lead development of our soil health economic calculator. Specifically, this person will lead an interdisciplinary research team studying the relationship between soil health and economic indicators. This research will expand functionality of our existing soil health economic tools.

The successful candidate will have a strong econometric background, knowledge of agricultural conservation practices and have experience managing a team of researchers.

Qualifications:

• PhD or master’s degree in agricultural or resource economics with 6+ years’ work experience
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States for American Farmland Trust (Unfortunately, AFT cannot sponsor visas)

Please apply at farmland.org/careers

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 01/31/2023