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Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager
University of Maryland College Park · Contract
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About the role
- SARE is a program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) that offers farmer-driven, grassroots grants and education programs.
- SARE's NRCCO operates under cooperative agreements from the USDA through the University of Maryland (UMD) in its College of Agriculture and Natural Resources' Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station.
- More information can be found at: https://www.sare.org/.
Responsibilities
- Leads the team in researching and identifying best avenues for outreach and communications.
- Interfaces with the NRCCO team to ensure timely development, design, and editing/proofreading of print and online digital content prior to being publicly available.
- Assists with planning, facilitating logistics and communication with any guest speakers, organizing technology resources, developing and distributing materials, and other tasks associated with workshops and meetings in-person or virtual events.
- Provides logistical support at in-person and virtual events, including note taking.
- Contributes to managing and developing SARE NRCCO's shared information and reference resources.
- The office manages five ongoing work plans simultaneously, typically completing around 8 to 10 written and digital outreach products focused on various topics within Sustainable Agriculture, annually.
- Additionally, the NRCCO supports SARE's regional grant and outreach programs by directing national program efforts and providing opportunities for cross-regional information sharing among its partners.
- This support includes maintaining a digital grant management system, developing the SARE websites, providing communication resources, and coordinating national SARE workshops, program meetings, and outreach initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Required Application Materials:
Nice to have
- Experience with agriculture outreach programing or Cooperative Extension.
- Familiarity with publication and photo management and/or digital accessibility?
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Technical proficiency: Intermediate proficiency with various computer software packages, and experience working in shared cloud-based work spaces, digital meeting platforms, and various database systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills: Ability to independently organize, and prioritize tasks, handling multiple projects and duties efficiently and with flexibility.
- Strong work ethic: Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, with a commitment to meeting deadlines, achieving high-quality results, and a desire to learn new things.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
Skills
- and/or video) across various topics in sustainable agriculture, with a focus on plain language principles and practical information sharing.
- Experience planning educational engagements and leading discussions (in-person and virtual).
- Ability to independently organize, and prioritize tasks, handling multiple projects and duties efficiently and with flexibility.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude.
- Customer service orientation:
- Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Compensation
- $82,000 - $87,000
Benefits
- Collaborates with the NRCCO team and national SARE Outreach Steering Committee to select and develop content for publications, digital media, and other educational resources.
- Co-develops and delivers engaging educational opportunities at in-person and online programs for national SARE partners and stakeholders (e.g., SARE Fellows Program, SARE Outreach Steering Committee).
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
- Benefits Summary
- For more information on Staff Contractual CII benefits, select this link.
- The NRCCO is primarily responsible for creating and managing the distribution of print and digital technical guides and educational resources for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and agricultural service providers.
- The Program Manager will be a key member of a collaborative, supportive team, responsible for developing written and digital educational and outreach resources focused on various sustainable agriculture topics.
Equal opportunity
- EEO Statement
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.
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