Remote Grant Management Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Who We Are

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities.

Job purpose    

The NALN Coordinator is a full-time, two-year position with the potential for extension depending on funding. The role is fully remote and requires occasional travel to events nationwide. 

Position Summary    

Reporting to the National Agricultural Land Network Deputy Director, the NALN Coordinator is an integral part of a four-person NALN team.  The coordinator plays a vital logistical support role, ensuring that Network events are calendared, coordinated with internal AFT staff and external partners, and run professionally.  The coordinator also plays an important administrative role in moving NALN contracts and invoices through AFT’s administrative process and tracking all NALN activities and metrics.  The ideal Coordinator is highly organized, outgoing, capable of working well independently as well as part of a team, and passionate about being part of a team that is building the capacity of individuals, agencies and organizations to retain and protect America’s working lands.

  
Duties and responsibilities    

• Maintains and updates the NALN member database
• Tracks NALN membership and activities (roundtables, webinars, workshops, discussion groups); tracks metrics for internal and external reporting
• Monitors and maintains member access to the NALN online community platform
• Schedules and coordinates NALN events (roundtables, webinars, workshops, conferences, discussion groups)
• Assists in the planning and logistics for the Saving America’s Working Lands national conference.
• Provides technical support for all NALN virtual events
• Continuously advances the functionality of the NALN Online Platform 
• Maintains the NALN Online Platform reporting and processes (automations, metrics, user experience).
• Moves contracts and invoices through AFT’s administrative processes
• Assists with the development and distribution of Network News
• Participates in NALN team planning and preparation meetings
• Collaborates with staff, interns, and consultants to ensure projects are completed successfully on time and within budget. 
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Supports a strong team culture of shared learning, innovation and problem solving among AFT staff.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to request other or different duties be performed as assigned.
 

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite applications such as Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 
• A willingness to learn new software & technology systems.
• Strong editing, writing, and proofreading skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, stay organized, and follow through with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public and staff.
• Organized and detail-oriented with demonstrated commitment to high quality professional work.
• Demonstrated skills with event organizing, planning, and implementation is a plus.
• Must be flexible and be able to work with periodic supervision as part of the NALN team.
• Commitment to become knowledgeable about the programs and activities of American Farmland Trust and the NALN
• Willingness to undertake limited work travel.
• Knowledge and passion for agriculture and land protection is a plus.

Education & Experience    
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) or demonstrated professional experience in office administration, operations, membership, contract or grant management, database management, or a related field. Four (4) years of related professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Working Conditions/ Travel    

• The role is fully remote; candidates must be comfortable working in the Eastern Time Zone and requires occasional travel to events nationwide.
• Travel is expected 2-3 times annually for domestic conferences and events. Additional travel may be required for internal AFT staff retreats.

Direct reports    

The NALN Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director of the National Agricultural Land Network (NALN) and has no direct reports.

Compensation
American Farmland Trust offers excellent vacation, medical, retirement and other benefits. The salary range for this position is from $60,000 to $65,000 based upon experience. 

American Farmland Trust offers a full benefits package for full time employees:

• Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 
• Medical & Prescription Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k Plan
• Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 13 “sick days” per year.
• Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.
• Holidays: AFT observes twelve fixed holidays and a week between Christmas and New Years off during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays.

 
Why you should apply

• Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A cause and mission you can be proud of
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Remote work opportunity   
   

Timeline 

To be considered applicants must submit a resume, answer all screener questions and include a cover letter explaining what they are a right fit for both AFT and this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Applicants must directly Apply Here: National Agricultural Land Network Coordinator