Remote SARE Grant Program Lead

The University of Vermont; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont’s Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program seeks a recruitment and grant coordination lead to manage research and outreach projects, oversee proposal reviews, and liaise with government partners and internal teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in sustainable agriculture or business administration, 2–4 years in an agricultural setting, strong communication, data handling skills, and the ability to manage budgets and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to sustainable agriculture or business administration and 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Significant relevant experience should be in an agricultural environment or related field.
• Familiarity with sustainable agricultural research principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate positive relationships to promote programs to people and organizations in all communities.
• Use online grant management system to process applications, proposal reviews, and project reporting.
• Compile and analyze review results and recommendations.
• Synthesize reviewer comments and provide feedback to applicants.
• Review budgets of approved proposals for allowability.
• Work with staff to finalize awards for contracting.
• Support project leaders with reporting and approve project reports.
• Make occasional site visits to funded projects.
• Promote the grant program by sharing project experiences and impacts.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainable agriculture or business administration

Master’s degree is preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

The University of Vermont’s Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program seeks a recruitment and grant coordination lead to manage research and outreach projects, oversee proposal reviews, and liaise with government partners and internal teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in sustainable agriculture or business administration, 2–4 years in an agricultural setting, strong communication, data handling skills, and the ability to manage budgets and reporting.