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Non-Profit Program Manager

Lancaster, MA 01523

Posted: 09/16/2024 Job Number: 34460

Job Description


Strategy & Operations

·        Create sustainable program models and adapt work plans to reflect necessary changes in programs.
·        Review and refine with the Leadership Team as necessary.
·        Initiate and set program goals that are aligned with the organizational strategy.
·        Maximize program impact and continue to be connected to programming through site visits, working sessions, and observation to ensure quality of program offerings for the farmers      we serve.
·        Identify new opportunities for program growth and delivery, including partnerships with external organizations/businesses/agencies;build out program development and planning,        working with teammates to shape programming to meet farmer requests and needs while working with Leadership to ensure sustainability of programming.
·        Support in farmer outreach and engagement across different areas;gather insights from farmers and/or staff regarding programs to ensure all operating smoothly.
·        Lead in revising and ensuring timely send-out of monthly FMF Farmer Newsletter, and support program staff to develop communications to farmers as needed.
·        Engage with the public to present our companies work when appropriate.
    Support in social media efforts, in coordination with key staff.
·        Support in facilitation and development of Farmer Land Committee, including scheduling, developing agendas, and conducting outreach and farmer engagement.
·        Support in farmer engagement with USDA, particularly Farm Service Agency.
·        Support in implementation of program evaluation components, and improve program evaluation methods where needed.
·        Support staff lead in grant reporting to compile funder reports and ensure data is collected and compiled for all grant-identified Outputs.


Staffing & Supervision


·        Collaborate with the Leadership team to evaluate program staffing models to maximize efficiency, and refine as determined by the Executive Director and Leadership.
·        Provide direct supervision and support to Managers of respective programs.
·        Create an innovative and collaborative environment for staff.
·        Conduct performance evaluations and implement any performance correction plans.
·        Identify skill gaps in staffing and carry out strategies for professional development or establish mechanisms to support managers and staff to excel.
·        Support team in problem-solving and brainstorming ways to handle a given project or activity related to their workload.
·        Train staff on any new programs and program training including new evaluation requirements and data collection.
·        Ensure program staff are fully trained and oversee professional development plans in partnership with Finance & HR Director and Leadership Team.
·        Support the implementation of http://Monday.Com as an all staff tool that increases collaboration amongst the team.
·        Approve program staff timesheets and grant allocations and time off requests.
·        Work with respective program teammates to determine areas of growth and improvement, and work with Leadership Team on sustainability initiatives.


What you need to bring to the table:
A genuine commitment to our mission, vision, and values.

·        Ability to be effective in a dynamic, multicultural/multilingual work environment, and have the passion, patience, curiosity, and drive to problem-solve and strategize with and for the      immigrant farmers.
·        Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic groups.
·        Proven experience in program management, meeting facilitation, community engagement, public speaking, outreach and engagement.
·        Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 4+ years equivalent work experience.
·        Self-starter, able to take initiative, strong attention to detail.
·        Able to work independently and as part of a team.
·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
·        Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
·        Familiarity with social media platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
·        Demonstrated creative and strategic thought processes to craft innovative engagement strategies and address complex challenges

    Passion for community building and a genuine interest in understanding diverse perspectives.



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