Description: The Program Manager will provide support to RAFI’s Gaining New Ground project and NRCS-funded project that is housed within RAFI’s Resources for Resilient Farms program. This individual will be instrumental to ensuring appropriate communication to project partners and subwardees, collection and analysis of financial and programmatic data, and overseeing the projects activities/ deliverables.

Essential Responsibilities

• NRCS Project Management (60%) 

• Work with Agricultural Conservation Manager to maintain and oversee case management tracking in Salesforce used by internal RAFI team and project partners to track farmer Technical Assistance cases on a monthly basis. Ensure data is entered consistently and accurately.

• Provide technical support to project partners when necessary to ensure adequate collection and reporting of farmer case data.

• Issue Project Partner report templates, send reminders, and collect reports on a quarterly basis.  Communicate with Partners, Federal Grants Manager, and Ag Conservation Manager regarding any past-due reports and the timeline for submission.

• Work with Federal Grants Manager to accept accurate reports and invoices or retrieve corrected reports/invoices so that invoices can be processed and paid out to Partners at the agreed upon frequency (quarterly or bi-monthly depending on the partner).

• Archive reports and invoices in the appropriate Google Drive files.

• Review project partner quarterly reports; ensure project partners are on track with meeting designated project deliverables.

• Gaining New Ground Project Management (40%) 

• Serves as the  main point of contact and primary manager of all subawards supported through federal funding. This involves ensuring that subaward recipients have active and federally compliant contracts, overseeing subaward budgets, processing invoicing requests, and reviewing subaward reports to ensure they meet federal reporting requirements, in coordination with Federal Grants and Operations Manager and Awards Manager. 

• • Ensures that invoices or reimbursement requests for all project work within the program are submitted on a timely basis and coordinates with administrative staff to ensure accurate recording of information in financial records. 

  • Prepare quarterly board reports.

  • Manage data from project activities in Salesforce, including subaward information and data sharing. Contribute to Salesforce customization plans as needed. 

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Active listener and learner. Self-starter: can take initiative both on projects and work plans, and seek information independently

• Experience with data entry, data reporting,  and working with a CRM - proficiency in Salesforce preferred 

• Demonstrated successful project management experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in agriculture and working with farmers 

• Willingness to learn and work with remote staff 

• Attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks 

• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

• Fluency in Spanish 

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations

• Comfort with ambiguity and flexibility

Compensation: Salaried, full-time, exempt, 0.75 FTE (approx 30 hours a week schedule). This position is grant funded through March 31, 2026 with the possibility of extension based on funding.  Annual salary  is $44,337.

Location: This is a remote position with the option to work at our office in the Triangle area of NC as desired. Applicants must be located in NC, VA, MS, or PR.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and professional references. We will accept applications until the position is filled. In your cover letter, please state why you are interested in working for RAFI and share any skills or experiences you have that make you an ideal candidate for this position. Please no calls or emails.

About RAFI:  Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI) challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities. We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system where farmers and farmworkers have dignity and agency; where they are supported by just agricultural policies; and where corporations and institutions are accountable to their community.

RAFI’s Salary Rates: RAFI’s salary policy is implemented based on the goals of fair, clear and transparent criteria for salary rates with clear standards that minimize the effect of negotiation skills or preference. RAFI’s salary policy sets salary rates for positions based on the responsibility level that the position holds. Given this, RAFI does not negotiate salary rates. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: RAFI-USA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental handicap, matriculation, or political affiliation.

Work Authorization: RAFI does not sponsor work visas; this position requires authorization to work in the United States.

Inclusive Workplace: RAFI-USA values an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are deeply committed to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, LGBTQ persons, and other individuals from diverse backgrounds. Research shows that often women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs for which they meet 100% of the qualifications. RAFI-USA is interested in attracting a diverse pool of candidates who want to contribute as a part of a dedicated, hard-working, collaborative team, driven by equity. You need not check every box. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.