Community Organizer, Agriculture

Contract Description

Title: Community Organizer, Agriculture

Compensation: $35.00/hour

Estimated Effort: Approximately 30 hours per week, averaged over the contract term

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

Anticipated Term: February 16, 2026 - September 29, 2026

About Us

Global Growers Network (GGN) is a nonprofit based in Decatur, GA that partners with people from diverse cultures to grow fresh food for their families and for local marketplaces. We work with 200 growers representing over 20 cultures and languages. We operate a network of community gardens in Decatur and Clarkston, a market farm located at the Indian Creek MARTA station in Stone Mountain, and a 23-acre organic co-farm in Conyers. The Rockdale Organic Co-Farm is home to 13 farmers (9 agribusinesses) who lease land from GGN and share tools, equipment, and infrastructure.

Position Summary and Candidate Vision

The Community Organizer, Agriculture will provide organizing and facilitation services to support farm stakeholders (staff & farmers at the Rockdale Organic Co-Farm), who are running farmer businesses within the framework of shared farm space at the Rockdale Organic Co Farm. The ideal contractor will have experience developing shared leadership within community, particularly in food, agricultural, business, and/or multicultural spaces. Similarly, this role will benefit from an individual who has a wide network of contacts including entities and communities specific to Rockdale County.

Scope of Services and Key Responsibilities

• Activate and steward community-building and organizing efforts that support a unique cooperative farm model, multi-use space, and farm community
  • Create cohesion and connection through gatherings, meetings, learning exchanges, communications, and shared projects
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of shared leadership structure and standards including accountability measures
• Collaborate with farm stakeholders (staff + farmers) to identify and implement systems, structures, projects, and programming that support farmer needs, including:
  • Use of collaborative farm resources such as equipment, digital resource library and shared calendar
  • Collaborative projects among farmers
  • Collaborative governance models
  • Meeting organic certification requirements
• Identify farmers’ agribusiness needs and develop technical assistance strategies + resources (outside experts, staff experts, peer-to-peer experts) for business development, agricultural production, and labor needs
• Support processes for documenting, monitoring, and reporting on co-farm standards, accountability, and compliance, in coordination with GGN staff
  • Assist with lease-related coordination and communication between farmers and GGN staff
  • Prepare summaries and documentation needed for grant reporting and internal planning purposes

Requirements

• Experience and demonstrated success in community organizing initiatives, within an agricultural context
• Demonstrated ability to conduct assessments, synthesize information, and implement appropriate action plans
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Experience with adjusting communication styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferences

• Experience working in rural and/or collaborative communities
• Organic, commercial fruit and vegetable farming experience, ideally in the SE United States
• Knowledge of resources and programs that support new and beginning farmers

Location, On-Site Services, and Meetings

Certain services under this contract require a regular on-site presence at the Rockdale Organic Co-Farm in Conyers, GA, estimated at approximately 16 hours per week, in order to effectively engage farmers and support collaborative activities. On-site services must be delivered on a schedule that aligns with farmer availability and program needs, which may include some Saturdays as well as weekday hours. The contractor will participate in approximately 2–4 meetings per month related to this scope of work. Meetings may take place at the Rockdale Organic Co-Farm and/or other GGN locations, including the Decatur office. Work not requiring on-site presence or meetings may be performed remotely or at a location of the contractor’s choosing.

Compensation and Project Support

Compensation will be paid at an hourly rate of $35.00, based on invoices submitted by the contractor in accordance with the terms of the contract. GGN will provide a modest project supply budget to support activities within the scope of this work, subject to prior approval and reimbursement policies outlined in the contract.

Independent Contractor Relationship

This engagement is intended to create an independent contractor relationship. The contractor will determine the methods and means of performing the services described above and is responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, and required licenses. The contractor is not eligible for employee benefits.

How to Apply

Apply at this link: bit.ly/ggn-hiring. Please include your resume and cover letter in PDF format. The cover letter should explain why you are interested in the position, and address the following:

• Why are you looking for a new position?
• Why do you feel connected to the work and mission of Global Growers Network?
• How will you use your past work, volunteer, academic, and/or other life experiences to meet the specific responsibilities of this position (as detailed above)?

Finalists will be asked to submit professional references who we may contact.

GGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

The contractor is not eligible for employee benefits.

Fluency in written and spoken English