Land Access Program Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the management and coordination of RAFI’s land access initiative, serving as the primary communication contact.

• Direct the conceptualization, implementation, assessment, and improvement of the project in collaboration with RAFI’s internal Land Access Working Group and organizational leaders.

• Administer the USDA Gaining New Ground federal grant, including management of subawards, finances, and budgeting.

• Supervise the Land Access Case Manager.

• Manage external contractors and oversee the land acquisition process.

• Develop and refine the technical assistance strategy for the project in partnership with land access project collaborators.

• Recruit and collaborate with an advisory committee to establish the framework for land access regranting programs.

• Facilitate regranting programs in conjunction with the Awards Manager.

• Act as the program's spokesperson.

• Co-create and authorize outgoing communications related to Land Access.

• Represent RAFI in relevant policy discussions as needed.

• Serve as the official liaison between the land access program and the policy team.

• Build and maintain external relationships and partnerships.

• Implement the vision and objectives of RAFI’s Gaining New Ground project.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in successful program management.

• Ability to engage effectively with non-English speaking stakeholders.

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn about farm credit and financial matters.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated persistence, attention to detail, and follow-up abilities.

• Exceptional capacity for building relationships.

• Self-motivated and proactive learner; capable of independently seeking information and self-educating.

• Ability or readiness to collaborate with remote staff.

• Experience in managing high-performing teams.

• Commitment to the values upheld by RAFI.

• Spanish fluency is preferred.

• Desired experience in managing federal grants.

• Experience with program evaluation and continuous improvement is preferred.

• Familiarity with Salesforce or another CRM is desired.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt flexibly is preferred.

• Applicants must reside in the southeastern United States or Puerto Rico.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

• RAFI does not provide sponsorship for work visas.

• A resume, cover letter, and three professional references are required, including one from a current or former supervisor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off.

• 401k.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Remote work opportunities.

• Option for Triangle-region employees to use a coworking space one day per week.

• Salary rates determined by a fair, clear, and transparent salary policy.

• Access to professional development and training under equal opportunity practices.