PO Box 115 • Terrebonne • Oregon 97760 | (541) 526-1119 | www.agreenerworld.org
A Greener World Seeks Outreach Specialist
About the job: Immediate opening for a high-impact professional at respected international non-profit
empowering sustainable solutions in agriculture. At A Greener World (AGW), we are looking for self-motivated problem-solvers with the ability to work with a remote team across multiple projects and
regions. As a part of A Greener World’s marketing team, you will be expected to recruit and support
farmers and businesses seeking a third-party certification for their sustainable practices. You will work
with staff across the U.S. and internationally, and will have immediate responsibility and accountability.
AGW is headquartered in Terrebonne, Oregon with a global team; this is a U.S.-based remote position
requiring communication via email, phone and video conferencing with a team across the country and
the globe. The position is full-time with generous benefits (including paid time off, medical and dental
coverage and 401(k)), with a starting salary range between $42,000 – $52,000 with opportunities for
growth and professional development support.
Candidates should enjoy providing exceptional service, have experience in sustainable supply chain
development and demonstrate excellent communication skills. We’re looking for strong team players
who appreciate diverse experiences and backgrounds, and are excited to join a nimble, globally active
organization inspiring real and positive change.
The ideal candidate for this role is:
• A problem solver with a logistics mindset who is comfortable with complexity.
• Enthusiastic about making connections between farms and buyers, with experience making sales
and closing deals.
• A thoughtful and effective communicator who is comfortable with and finds enjoyment in
phone, email, video and in-person interactions and easily adapts to clients’ preferred
communication.
• Excited about working remotely, with a proven track record of success working independently
and managing time effectively
• Experienced in sales preferred, with additional experience in an agriculture, supply chain
development or other food-related field a bonus.
• Passionate about our mission to transform farming to benefit people, animals and the
environment – and motivated to advance our mission through this role.
The day-to-day: The Outreach Specialist will primarily focus on identifying and recruiting farmers and
brands to add AGW certification. This position reports to the Director of Communications and Outreach.
Key responsibilities include:
Recruitment
PO Box 115 • Terrebonne • Oregon 97760 | (541) 526-1119 | www.agreenerworld.org
• Initiate contact and follow up with farmer and brand contacts interested in AGW certification,
maintain records of leads, perform ongoing research to expand list of leads and increase
applications for AGW certification.
• Support the development of supply chains by connecting buyers with farmers, and the
development and certification of producer groups.
• Coordinate and attend conferences, extension meetings, producer group meetings and
workshops in order to recruit farmers and brands, and promote the program. Coordinate
advertising, travel, materials, and expenses associated with such events, as well as post-event
evaluation.
• Serve as first point of contact for businesses unfamiliar with AGW and succinctly and effectively
communicate the purpose and benefits of certification.
General Marketing and Outreach
• Serve as primary contact for farms and brands interested in certification
• Develop recruitment-focused materials as well as content for social media, blogs, website,
newsletters, etc. as needed.
• Organize events and workshops to recruit farms and brands, as needed.
Position Requirements:
• Understanding of sustainable agriculture from farm to retailer.
• Experience with Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and basic experience with
Adobe products, automated meeting schedulers, Canva, social media and contact management
platforms necessary.
• Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time (some events may span multiple days or fall on
weekends or evenings) and lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to independently organize, coordinate and execute projects and events.
How to apply: Please send the following to jobs@agreenerworld.org, listing “Outreach Specialist” in the
email subject line. Thank you and we look forward to reviewing your application.
• Cover letter/email that includes work examples and metrics demonstrating previous successes in
sales and/or recruiting
• Resume and references
• Salary requirements
About A Greener World
A Greener World (AGW) identifies, audits, certifies and promotes practical, sustainable farming systems
by supporting farmers and ranchers and informing consumers. AGW’s growing family of trusted
certifications includes Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW, Certified
Regenerative by AGW and Certified Non-GMO by AGW. Each program is designed to have positive and
measurable impacts on the environment, society and animals, and to encourage truly sustainable
PO Box 115 • Terrebonne • Oregon 97760 | (541) 526-1119 | www.agreenerworld.org
farming practices. AGW’s standards and procedures are robust, transparent and achievable. A nonprofit
funded by donations, AGW offers a range of resources to help people make informed food choices,
including an Online Directory of certified farms and products and Food Labels Exposed--a definitive guide
to food label claims (available in print and online). For more information visit agreenerworld.org.
A Greener World is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from
women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of
race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that
qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of
special needs at the time of application.
Experience in sustainable supply chain development, sales, and recruiting; proficiency with Office Suite, Adobe, Canva, social media, and contact management platforms; ability to travel up to 30% and lift 50 lbs.
Key Responsibilities
- recruiting farmers
- developing supply chains
- coordinating events
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, Canva, social media, contact management platforms
Job Details
- Category: Marketing
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 42,000 – 52,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About A Greener World
A non-profit that identifies, audits, certifies, and promotes practical, sustainable farming systems. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs