The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success. Since our founding in 2010, we have grown our grassroots network to over 200,000 individuals and partner organizations. We give young farmers tools to become leaders in their communities, building an effective political voice at the local, state, and national level. Together, we tackle the most critical structural and economic barriers that prevent motivated young people from starting and growing successful farm businesses—including access to affordable farmland, student debt, climate change, healthcare, racial inequities, and more. We have won historic investments in beginning farmer training, outreach to farmers of color, and farmland conservation. Our advocacy for a USDA Farm Service Agency microloan resulted in a loan program in every county that has served more than 30,000 farmers.
Young Farmers is hiring for a Communications Coordinator to support Young Farmers and the Cultivemos(FRSAN) network by managing day-to-day social media activities, supporting website updates, and contributing to outreach and engagement efforts focused on farmer well-being and mental health. Working under the management of the Communications Associate Director and in close collaboration with the FRSAN program and Communications staff, this role creates and posts content, engages with online communities, maintains communications calendars, and supports newsletters, email communications, and resource dissemination. This position plays a key role in amplifying farmer voices, increasing awareness of farmer mental health resources, and advancing Young Farmers’ mission through thoughtful, values-driven communications.
Title: Communications Coordinator
Reports to: Communications Associate Director
Status: Part Time - 20 hours per week - non-exempt
Location: Remote, U.S. Based Home Office – Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Start date: April 1, 2026
Responsibilities
Social Media Management (60%):
Manage content and posting on Young Farmers and Cultivemos social media platforms, under the strategy and direction of the Communications Associate Director, to support Young Farmers’ and FRSAN’s strategic and programmatic goals.
Collaborate with the Communications team and other staff to create, post, and monitor social media content
Update internal communications and social media calendar in Asana
Manage comments and respond to messages across all social media platforms with support from Communications Associate Director
Website Support (10%):
Collaborate with Young Farmers staff and the Cultivemos team to update content on Young Farmers main site and Cultivemos microsite related to farmer mental health, as directed by the Communications Associate Director.
Create pages and post content from the former Young Farmers website to new website related to farmer mental health
Cultivemos Outreach and Engagement (10%):
Collaborate with Communications team and program staff to draft and send quarterly FRSAN network newsletters
Support FRSAN staff with other email communications needed by formatting, copyediting, and sending Campaign Monitor emails on their behalf
Support Communications Director in identifying farmers for press opportunities related to FRSAN network
Support outreach strategies to raise broader awareness of FRSAN resources and services
Cultivemos Resource Support (10%):
Support development and distribution of Cultivemos resources, including educational resources related to trainings, service sessions, and community forums in collaboration with the Cultivemos and Communications Teams.
Attend quarterly FRSAN network calls to stay informed of training opportunities, resources, and services available to members and farmers
General Staff Responsibilities (10%):
Serve as a contributing team member who willingly supports organizational efforts in alignment with the strategic plan and models the organizational values
All staff admin: individually complete time cards and expense reports on time, attend weekly staff calls, supervisory meetings, team meetings, staff retreats, and other staff social spaces, and participate in providing feedback and implementation of annual processes
*The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing every activity, duty or responsibility that is required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change slightly or be added depending on the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience managing organizational social media accounts across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, including drafting content, scheduling posts, and engaging with audiences.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and content for different audiences and platforms.
Experience monitoring social media comments and messages and responding thoughtfully and professionally, including handling sensitive or values-aligned communications.
Familiarity with social media best practices, analytics, and trends, particularly in mission-driven or nonprofit contexts.
Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana or similar) to manage content calendars, deadlines, and collaboration.
Experience supporting email communications, including drafting, formatting, copyediting, and sending newsletters or announcements using an email marketing platform (e.g., Campaign Monitor or similar).
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, incorporate feedback, and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow through independently.
Commitment to the mission and values of Young Farmers, including equity, inclusion, and support for farmer well-being.
The ideal candidate may also have:
Experience working in agriculture, food systems, farmer advocacy, public health, mental health, or related fields.
Basic website content management experience, including creating pages, updating content, and transferring or republishing web content using Wordpress or other CMS.
Experience supporting outreach or engagement efforts for networks, coalitions, or membership-based organizations.
Familiarity with bilingual or multicultural communications, particularly Spanish-language or Latinx-focused outreach.
Experience identifying or supporting press and media opportunities in collaboration with communications leadership.
Comfort working with sensitive content related to mental health and community care, with discretion and empathy.
Schedule and Compensation
The Communications Coordinator can expect to work an average of 20 hours per week at an hourly compensation rate of $28.56 per hour, in accordance with our 2025 Salary Guidelines.
Weekly hours may increase during periods of travel or around particularly time-intensive events. Potential for reduced hours during the summer growing season for farmer applicants.
Young Farmers offers benefits for part-time staff including health, vision and dental insurance, generous paid time off, paid sick days, personal days, paid family leave, and retirement matching.
A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that's okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
How to Apply
Apply by February 25, 2026 using the form at https://youngfarmers.org/about/careers/ to be considered for an interview. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete.
*The job post is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing every activity, duty or responsibility that is required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change slightly or be added depending on the needs of the organization.
