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The Organic Association of Kentucky seeks a part-time Research Coordinator to analyze agriculture research and conduct associated outreach required to adapt a Farm Sustainability Assessment Tool (FSAT) to be trialed in Kentucky. The tool has been designed and developed by the Sustainable Food Trust and operates within a framework of Global Farm Metrics (GFM) that measure on-farm sustainability. The Research Coordinator leads OAK’s project to adapt and trial the tool in Kentucky. If you are an early-career or experienced researcher, familiar with national data and scholarly articles on agriculture productivity, pricing, crop nutrients, agriculture greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable farming practices then give this opportunity a close look. This position reports to the Executive Director while working closely with key farmer stakeholders, sustainable farming specialists and researchers. This is a flexible position working with dynamic domestic and international partners to create a highly collaborative, peer-reviewed, and open-sourced tool to help farms thrive. Full job description & compensation details at Part time Research Coordinator Job Opening<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.oak-ky.org/employmentopportunities__;!!HXCxUKc!iUSqgeES_2x7qqBvmkln9TrP87uerdWzNdeWecB3fmI6w24SVGHZxsYUWguVZ3Q$> The project is underway and this position is open until filled. Applications received by November 1st, 2021 will be given priority. Learn more about OAK at www.oak-ky.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.oak-ky.org/www.oak-ky.org__;!!HXCxUKc!iUSqgeES_2x7qqBvmkln9TrP87uerdWzNdeWecB3fmI6w24SVGHZxsYUzPM_v9A$>.