Sustainable Ranching Initiative Specialist (Fully Remote)

World Wildlife Fund; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund is seeking an Operational Coordinator to lead the Ranch Infrastructure Fund, managing from application to closeout and coordinating with NRCS, consultants, and partners to meet compliance and timelines.

The role emphasizes developing SOPs, databases, tracking systems, reimbursements, amendments, grant reporting, and supporting proposals; remote with 20-30% travel across the Great Plains; US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, agriculture, or related field required.
• 5+ years experience in program operations or grants management.
• Proficiency with GIS, databases, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary coordinator for the Ranch Infrastructure Fund from application to closeout.
• Coordinate implementation with NRCS, consultants, and partners to meet compliance and timelines.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, databases, and tracking systems.
• Act as liaison between SRI and WWF Program Operations for contracting and compliance.
• Manage reimbursements, amendments, and grant reporting.
• Support proposal development and compile program metrics.

Skills

Bachelor's degree field experience

5+ years experience

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources, agriculture, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Database systems

Project management software

Job description

• Serve as primary coordinator for the Ranch Infrastructure Fund, overseeing projects from application to closeout.
• Coordinate implementation with NRCS, consultants, and partners, ensuring compliance and timelines.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, databases, and tracking systems.

Operational Coordination:

• Act as liaison between SRI and WWF Program Operations for contracting and compliance.
• Manage reimbursements, amendments, and grant reporting.
• Support proposal development and compile program metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, agriculture, or related field with 5+ years experience.
• Proficiency in GIS, databases, and project management software.
• Experience with USDA Farm Bill programs, especially NRCS, and grant-funded projects.

Additional Info:

• Remote position with travel 20-30% in the Great Plains.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.
• Equal opportunity employer.

World Wildlife Fund

WWF is a global conservation organization operating in over 100 countries, partnering with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife and habitats. With nearly 1 million US members and over 5 million globally, WWF fosters a collaborative, science-driven culture.