Climate & Soil Health Programs Lead — Remote

American Farmland Trust; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Farmland Trust seeks a Climate and Soil Health Program Manager to lead outreach, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage the virtual network and educational resources. The role supports funder reporting and program outcomes, working with farmers, scientists, and partners nationwide to promote soil health and climate-smart farming.

You will collaborate with directors and a national team, manage workflows, and help ensure timely deliverables across multiple projects, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in interdisciplinary programming, with 3+ years in program/project management, soil health or agricultural fields.
• Non-profit or public sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic management for the National Climate and Soil Health Program and funded projects.
• Lead outreach, communications, education programming, producer engagement, and dissemination activities.
• Coordinate collection, reporting, and documentation of outcomes, metrics, and funder deliverables.
• Support internal and external partner engagement across farmers, scientists, industry and government stakeholders.
• Develop and manage virtual network platforms, resources, trainings, and event materials.
• Assist with budget planning, fundraising support, and compliance activities.

Skills

Program management

Outreach & communications

Stakeholder engagement

Budget & finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration / Agriculture / Natural Resources / Environmental Policy / Conservation)

Tools

Monday.com

Canva

Higher Logic

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

American Farmland Trust seeks a Climate and Soil Health Program Manager to lead outreach, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage the virtual network and educational resources. The role supports funder reporting and program outcomes, working with farmers, scientists, and partners nationwide to promote soil health and climate-smart farming.

You will collaborate with directors and a national team, manage workflows, and help ensure timely deliverables across multiple projects, including