Farmer Services Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Assist the Farm Services team at RAFI with gathering data, engaging with farmers, organizing training events, and providing one-on-one technical support.

• Optimize intake and case management systems.

• Create and develop outreach materials that address the conservation needs of farmers.

• Ensure that assistance is customized to meet the specific requirements of farmers.

• Oversee administrative tasks for the team, which includes scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, completing program reports, submitting content for e-newsletters, organizing Google Drive files, and aiding in metrics and evaluation processes.

• Organize, promote, and assist with events, meetings, webinars, and training sessions in collaboration with the Farmers of Color Network and Farmer Services teams.

• Send out invitations, reminders, and follow-up communications; facilitate outreach and cross-team collaboration; help with logistics for events.

• Provide administrative support to ensure effective project management for the Southeast Conservation Network.

• Act as the primary contact for network members.

• Coordinate network meetings, training sessions, and workshops.

• Collect, review, and manage the reporting and payment request processes for partners in the Southeast Conservation initiative.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in data entry, data reporting, and CRM usage.

• Proficiency in Salesforce is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to learn and collaborate with remote team members.

• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to task completion.

• Outstanding organizational and prioritization capabilities.

• Commitment to the values upheld by RAFI.

• Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

• Experience in nonprofit organizations is preferred.

• Adaptability to ambiguity and flexibility is desired.

• Background in agriculture and experience working with farmers is preferred.

• Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references.

• Provide three references, including at least one current or former supervisor.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required; RAFI does not sponsor work visas.

• Availability to work during RAFI's business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time is preferred/required for scheduling.

• Preference will be given to applicants located in the southeastern United States or Puerto Rico.

🏝️ Benefits

• Participation in RAFI’s 401(k) program.

• Paid holidays.

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Chance to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Access to training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities based on organizational needs.