Farm and Food Business Advisor Job at Franklin County Community Development Corporation, Greenfield, MA

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  • Franklin County Community Development Corporation
  • Greenfield, MA

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced business advisor to work with both farm and general food businesses in Massachusetts as they launch value-added food products and other consumer packaged goods. The Farm & Food Business Advisor will work directly with clients through individual meetings and educational programming to provide general and financial business assistance to help producers grow and stabilize their start up or existing businesses. The advisor will help businesses strengthen their financial readiness and access to capital through coaching, connections, and tailored technical assistance. This role involves supporting FCCDC outreach efforts to engage farmers and local food producers, onboarding and coaching clients, and collaborating with food system stakeholders to facilitate access to resources and specialized support when necessary. This position will be supervised by the Farm & Food Products Program Director and will work closely with the Lending Director, Business Assistance Manager, and other FCCDC programs and our partners and collaborators, including state-wide organizations supporting food and farm businesses.

A strong candidate has a firm understanding of business financials, is familiar with farm and food businesses, and enjoys working with a diverse range of clients to implement practical and meaningful changes to their operations. This person should be an effective communicator with strong networking skills, comfortable conducting outreach to farm and food businesses, as well as collaborating with industry peers and other food system stakeholders. They should have the project management skills to work with multiple clients simultaneously while tracking progress, troubleshooting issues through referrals to other service providers, and reporting on outcomes. Experience in explaining financial and business concepts to others is essential, as are strong research and presentation skills.

See the full job description with instructions on how to apply on our website:

Salary/Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 per year

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