Land Access Program Manager at Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA

Land Access Program Manager at Rural Advancement Foundation International-USARural Advancement Foundation International-USA · United States

Workplace: Remote

Job description: The Land Access Program Manager leads in managing and facilitating RAFI’s land access project, serving as the main point of communication. Their key responsibilities encompass a range of activities including strategic program planning, budget management, staff supervision, relationship/partnership management, and policy advocacy. They are instrumental in executing RAFI’s Gaining New Ground project’s vision and objectives, while also acting as its spokesperson and cultivating external relationships.Essential Position Responsibilities:Gaining New Ground Program Management (80%)+ Lead project conceptualization, execution, evaluation, and enhancement in collaboration with RAFI’s internal Land Access Working Group and organizational leadership + Lead federal grant management and administration of USDA Gaining New Ground project, including subawardee, financial, and budget management + Supervise Land Access Case Manager and manage external contractors and land acquisition process for projectRegranting, Technical Assistance, and Farmer Support (10%)+ Develop and evolve project technical assistance strategy with Land Access project partners, including regranting programming + Recruit and work with advisory committee to determine structure for Land Access regranting programming and facilitate with Awards ManagerExternal Relations and communications (5%)+ Act as spokesperson for the program + Co-develop and approve all outgoing Land Access communicationsPolicy and Advocacy (5%)+ Represent RAFI in policy spaces as required + Serve as formal liaison between the land access program and policy teamRequired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Demonstrated successful program management experience Comfort working with non-English speaking stakeholders Comfort with or ability to learn about farm credit and finances Excellent written and oral communication skills Exhibits persistence, attention to detail, and follow-through Ex …truncated… d ecologically just farm communi…Sign in to see the original postingBrowse more developer jobs on RoleBurst