Experience managing or owning a food or farm business
Hands-on experience with financial statements and projections
Ability to advise entrepreneurs on capital readiness
The role supports the Food Finance Institute's mission by helping food and farm businesses strengthen their financial decision-making and access appropriate capital
Job Summary
The role supports the Food Finance Institute's mission by helping food and farm businesses strengthen their financial decision-making and access appropriate capital.
Candidates must have demonstrated experience managing or owning a food or farm business through startup and growth phases.
The position offers a starting annual salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 with telecommuting or hybrid work options available.
Matching Summary
The role supports the Food Finance Institute's mission by helping food and farm businesses strengthen their financial decision-making and access appropriate capital.
Salary
Base: $90,000 - $110,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Excellent package including health & retirement contributions
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Experience managing or owning a food or farm business
Hands-on experience with financial statements and projections
Ability to advise entrepreneurs on capital readiness
Understanding of loans, grants, equity, and impact capital
Strong communication skills for non-financial audiences
Nice-to-have
Master's degree in Business Administration or related field
Experience with impact investment and equity raises
Project finance expertise in natural or climate-smart sectors
Experience delivering client-serving programs
10-15 years of relevant industry experience
Key Requirements
Demonstrated experience managing or owning a food or farm business
Working understanding of financing mechanisms including loans and grants
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship
Work Rights
Must be eligible to work in the US without employer sponsorship