CCCGA Employment

AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Reports to: Executive Director

The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association is seeking an adaptable, organized, and enthusiastic individual to manage the bog restoration program and other associated services benefiting Massachusetts cranberry growers. Agriculture is a unique industry, and we are looking for someone who genuinely appreciates its importance and wants to help the people who work in it.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful problem-solver who enjoys learning, is comfortable with people and technology, and can balance independent, detail-oriented desk work with opportunities to assist growers and collaborate with industry partners. The position supports agricultural conservation, regulatory education, grower services, digital tools, and program administration. Specialized cranberry or regulatory knowledge is not required at the outset; the ability and willingness to learn are essential.

Principal responsibilities

• Support the Association’s bog restoration program, including grower education, communications, coordination, and administrative follow-through.
• Assist growers with federal, state, and local regulatory and conservation programs, learning program requirements and providing guidance within the scope of training.
• Participate with the farm planning team in developing conservation farm plans and work toward USDA/NRCS Farm Planning Certification.
• Administer the Association’s proprietary grower recordkeeping application; learn its features, assist users, troubleshoot routine issues, and teach growers how to use it.
• Help growers navigate web-based applications, electronic forms, reporting portals, and digital documents related to regulatory programs.
• Coordinate existing and new programs, workshops, outreach initiatives, and educational opportunities.
• Communicate with agricultural organizations and government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Support Association committees, meetings, records, and related administrative tasks.
• Travel occasionally, primarily within southeastern Massachusetts, including visits to cranberry bogs
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and attributes

• Genuine enthusiasm for agriculture and commitment to supporting growers and the farming community.
• Strong computer literacy and technical aptitude, including confidence using software, online forms, databases, and web-based applications and the ability to learn unfamiliar systems quickly.
• Ability to explain digital processes clearly, patiently, and step by step to users with different levels of computer experience.
• Approachable, professional communication style and ability to build trust with growers, colleagues, and partners.
• Strong organization, accuracy, time management, and follow-through; ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability, initiative, curiosity, and resourcefulness when researching unfamiliar topics or solving routine problems.
• Comfort working independently at a computer as well as collaboratively, including occasional presentations and meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with online reporting systems, digital recordkeeping, or databases is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Agriculture, environmental science, communications, business, and related backgrounds are welcome.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts cranberry industry, conservation programs, or agricultural regulation is helpful but not required.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional work travel, including on unimproved bog roads; ability to lift or move approximately 30 pounds occasionally.

Job Type & Compensation

• Year-round, full-time position, grant funded (~2-years)
• Plymouth office-based position with 1-day remote offered
• Salary guideline of $50,000 - $60,000 (this salary is only an expected range, multiple factors will be considered in making an offer, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, benchmarking, and overall Association considerations)
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance available on start date
• Simple IRA program participation
• Vacation pay, 2- weeks of time (pro-rated for first year of employment)
• Holiday pay, all federal holidays (11 days)
• Career development and growth opportunities

How to Apply:

Send an email to jobs@cranberries.org with the following information:

• Cover letter which describes your suitability for the position and desire to work in agriculture
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references
• Application Closing Date is Friday, November 6

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.