Southeast Grazing Network Coordinator

Role Overview

• Development and Delivery of Technical Training Programs/Curriculum.
• Provide input for State/Region specific training programs within the GMN curriculum, including, but not limited to, regenerative grazing management and other best management practices that seek to enhance soil health, and achieve the goals and objectives as laid out in CLM-27 Climate Smart Beef Project.
• Assist AFT in the delivery and dissemination of these training programs to Mentors, Mentees, and other producers within their State/Region through participation in one-on-one and group trainings.
• Aid Mentors in delivering TA to their mentees, including traveling with Mentors within their state to visit Mentees.
• Identification, Screening, and Onboarding of GMN Mentors.
• Work with AFT personnel and partners to help identify potential GMN mentors within their State/Region.
• Once identified, Mentor Coordinators shall assist with the onboarding of Mentor Sub-awardees into the GMN program.
• This will include managing, with the help of AFT technical and administrative personnel, the contracting and signup of Mentors under the Sub-awardee agreement, defining Mentor roles and responsibilities.
• Coordinate CPA-52 efforts. Assist Mentors and Mentees with USDA-FSA signup and ongoing reporting as required under CLM-27.
• Assist Mentors and Mentees in signup for programs provided by partner NGOs such as AgriWebb, Indigo Ag, and EarthOptics, and provide ongoing support to ensure that required data is collected, reported, and that Mentees/Producers are receiving program benefits.
• Grazing Network coordinators will also be engaged in evaluation efforts where appropriate and may be asked to respond to evaluation surveys and/or participate in interviews.
• Administration of Correlated AFT Programs and Initiatives, and Opportunities with OTHER Agencies.

Requirements

• Strong compassion and empathy, and experience working with Historically Underserved audiences, preferably in agriculture and/or conservation.
• Both an independent and proactive worker and GMN member who will complete both individual deliverable and broadly collaborative deliverables on time.
• Flexible and willing to grow and contribute skills as needed to a growing and changing team.
• Experience building networks and managing networks though being (primarily) remote.
• Experience with training and developing educational materials.
• Experience with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs and ability to provide technical assistance towards diverse audiences and to help producers enroll in these programs.
• Ability to communicate in an engaging and clear manner to a variety of audiences.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle, navigate, and deliver on time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Remote work opportunities
• Flexible scheduling