Non-Profit Program Manager
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.