What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Project Manager position at Rural Advancement Foundation International?
The Contract Project Manager's primary focus will be member programming for the Farmers of Color Network Program. This position will lead the overall implementation of the program work plan internally. The position leads the internal FOCN team to ensure coordination across programs and geographies. The Manager will also play a vital role in community building and quantifying the impact of FOCN member programming.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Farmers of Color Network program management (75%)
- Manage overall member programming workflow, including development of and adherence to work plan and calendar
- Lead program reporting and evaluation
- Collaborate with and manage work plan of Farmers of Color Network Coordinator
- Farmer Outreach and programming (25%)
- Develop and manage outreach strategy for network
- Oversee the planning and execution of FOCN-led and attend externally-run events relevant to network membership for outreach purposes
Required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities
Compensation : Contractor averaging 14 hours / week starting Feb 1, 2025 until Dec 31, 2025 at $65 / hour.
Location : Remote
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 with RAFI and share any skills or experiences you have that make you an ideal candidate for this position. Please no calls or emails.
Inclusive Workplace : RAFI 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 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.
Salary : $31 - $65