Agricultural Support Mentor

Job overview

The Agricultural Support Mentor role is described as hybrid/remote, with the organization headquartered in Corning, NY; the listing location is Elmira, NY. Compensation is $20–$25 per hour. AIM Independent Living Center’s farming-community program supports peer connection, resilience, and mental health awareness. The mentor draws on personal agricultural experience to support farmers, families, and agribusinesses through individual sessions, workshops, outreach, and collaboration. The role helps participants address barriers, build independence, and pursue personal and professional farming goals.

What you'll do

• Provide individual mentoring grounded in lived agricultural experience
• facilitate workshops on mental health awareness, stress management, and resilience
• help participants address barriers and improve daily functioning and independence
• collaborate with participants and support networks on goals
• encourage peer support and community
• serve on program committees
• conduct outreach and build community partnerships through events, presentations, and workshops.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

agricultural support mentor

elmira ny

aim independent living center

hybrid/remote

farming community

peer support

mental health awareness

resilience workshops

community outreach

agricultural experience

regional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• life and pet insurance
• employee discounts
• 403(b) with matching
• paid time off.

Why this role

Peer-based support model grounded in personal farming or agricultural experience; regional travel is required, and the schedule includes some evening and weekend events.

About the employer

AIM Independent Living Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.