Job! Business Development Officer, Farm & Food Lending

Business Development Officer – Farm & Food Lending

The Sustainable Food Systems Program is looking for a Business Development Officer (BDO) who will be responsible for implementing the program’s mission to support regenerative agricultural supply chains throughout New England. The BDO is responsible for building relationships within the regional agriculture community, including with other lenders and agriculture support organizations, to inform how the Community Loan Fund can effectively finance and foster regenerative agricultural businesses. The BDO will also identify prospective borrowers — such as producers, processors, and retailers — and work closely with the Community Loan Fund’s business lending team to shepherd prospective borrowers through the loan application process, analyze and present loan proposals for organizational approval, and manage borrower relationships. The ideal candidate will have existing relationships within the agriculture sector in New England, an understanding of the systems context in which it operates, and strong interpersonal and communications skills to help shape regional lending. While prior lending experience is preferred, it is not required; however, the candidate will be expected to develop proficiency in underwriting and credit analysis in this role.

Learn more and apply here: https://communityloanfund.org/about/careers/business-development-office…