Teams at American Farmland Trust

Provides broad legal counsel to a nonprofit organization across contracts, governance, advocacy and lobbying compliance, intellectual property, employment matters, litigation, data privacy, and real estate and conservation transactions. Drafts and negotiates agreements, manages outside counsel, supports compliance and internal policies, conducts legal research, and advises departments on risk mitigation and mission-aligned legal strategy.

Leads grant accounting functions, including agreement accounting, invoicing, financial reporting, receivables, cost-share tracking, audit support, and compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and funder requirements. Supervises and mentors grant accountants, maintains grant documentation, resolves accounting issues, and updates internal guidance on government grant policies.

Provides administrative and operational support for American Farmland Trust’s New York and New Jersey regional programs. Responsibilities include tracking metrics, managing CRM data, preparing reports, coordinating contracts and invoices, supporting meetings and events, assisting with hiring and onboarding, responding to public inquiries, and maintaining supplies. The hybrid role requires strong organization, communication, technology, writing, and multitasking skills, with occasional regional and overnight travel.