Volunteer for LSP
The Land Stewardship Project literally could not fulfill its mission without the hard work of our volunteers. Volunteers help us do everything from stuff envelopes and make telephone calls to enter data and set up logistics for meetings. Remote opportunities are available. If you’d like to volunteer, fill out this form or contact Clara Sanders at csanders@landstewardshipproject.org or 612-400-6340.
Family Farm Breakfast Chef(s) (September 2023)
LSP is requesting proposals for a chef or team of chefs for our 2024 Family Farm Breakfast, which will be held the morning of Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Saint Paul Minn., at the Wilder Foundation. This will be LSP’s 18th Family Farm Breakfast, which kicks off LSP’s annual “Lobby Day” at the Minnesota Capitol, where hundreds of LSP members and supporters, including partners, advocate for a more just and sustainable farm and food system and healthy communities. The Family Farm Breakfast serves a buffet-style meal to approximately 300 LSP members and supporters, partners, and public officials with ingredients procured from LSP members’ farms. LSP procures all ingredients and provides ample volunteer support for food preparation and serving. The deadline for proposals to be submitted is Saturday, Sept. 30. To view the full request for proposals and for details on applying, click here.
Family Farm Breakfast Organizer (August 2023)
The Land Stewardship Project is seeking an organizer for its 2024 Family Farm Breakfast. The Family Farm Breakfast annually brings over 300 people together to kick-off LSP’s annual “Lobby Day.” The next event is currently planned for Thursday, March 7, 2024. Responsibilities for this position include logistics coordination, fundraising, food procurement, collaboration with the chef(s), volunteer recruitment and coordination, and other activities as capacity allows. The part-time position runs from November 2023 to March 2024. The review of applications will begin Sept. 25, 2023. For a full job description and details on applying, click here.
LSP Benefits Package
The Land Stewardship Project’s generous benefits package includes:
1) 100% employer-paid health insurance premium for employees and their spouse and/or dependents;
2) 100% covered dental premiums, long-term disability, and life insurance;
3) 4% 401(k) employer contribution after one year of service;
4) PTO in years 0-2 includes up to 24 days off annually, increasing PTO after 2 and 4 years of service;
5) 13 paid holidays (11 plus two floating holidays), and the weekday workdays between Christmas and New Year’s Eve;
6) Extended time-off package includes paid time off for the birth of a child, adoption of a child, placement of foster child, employee’s serious health condition or serious health condition of a direct or close family member (employment conditions apply);
7) Hybrid/flexible work schedule and home office set-up;
8) Ancillary (employee responsible) benefits such as pet insurance, vision, extended life insurance and more.
If you have questions, please contact: Natalia Espina Talamilla, LSP Human Resources and Operations Director, e-mail, 612-400-6344.