Position Title: Compost Grants Program Manager
Location: Remote, US Based
Schedule: Full time, salaried position
Zero Foodprint hours are 9am - 5pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday.
Compensation: $67,000-$75,000 annual salary. Our salary ranges are determined
by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the
minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US
locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or
training.
Benefits include:
● 10 days PTO
● Paid Sick Leave
● 13 Days Paid Holidays
● Medical, Dental, Vision benefits.
About Zero Foodprint: Zero Foodprint is a nonprofit organization mobilizing local
food economies to restore the climate. We believe that by regenerating soil, local
food systems can play a critical role in reversing the global climate crisis. We work
with food and beverage businesses, philanthropy and government to bring the next
dollar to implement the next regenerative practice on the next acre. And we know
that this regenerative economy benefits every person who grows food, every person
who sells food, and every person on this planet who eats food.
Position Summary:
The Program Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing and implementing
Zero Foodprint’s Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) with the US Composting
Council (USCC). This will involve working in partnership with the US Composting
Council and 10 other partners, in California, Colorado, and Washington State. This
role includes project management specifically to identify farm projects, run the
application and scoring process for on-farm project applications, oversee
contracting and funds administration with grant recipients and partners, and
maintain the project database for regular reporting that complies with federal grant
standards. This position will work closely with other ZFP staff to leverage existing
and in-house expertise to create program specific processes.
The Program Manager is responsible for communicating with USDA and USCC to
maintain compliance and communicating the necessary program requirements to
all partners and on-farm grant recipients.
This position also ensures internal controls are followed and that expenses claimed
for reimbursement are within program and agency guidelines and are properly
documented and approved. This position requires a highly organized and dynamic
individual, with proven grant and project management experience and a strong
background managing grants, communication, and budget management. Must be
both strategic (big picture) and detail oriented. This position requires strong
computer skills, time management skills and the ability to multitask.
This position will grow to support other projects and programs of Zero Foodprint.
Essential Responsibilities:
● Be the main point of contact for partners and grant recipients as related to
this program.
● Execute the application scoring process and selecting awardees, moving
them through a process including, notification, contracting, funds distribution,
and reporting.
● Ensure contracts are executed in a timely fashion.
● Track and ensure on-farm projects are moving forward with appropriate
steps and documentation.
● Maintain up to date project information in project management software
such as Monday.com and Airtable
● Track and oversee project budget including Technical Assistance Providers,
on-farm grants, and administrative costs.
● Creating reports for partners and USDA.
● Program support for other Zero Foodprint projects
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
Required:
● Self-directed and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a
remote environment.
● Excellent organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal communication
skills.
● Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
● Fluency in Google Suite, Monday.com, Asana, or other project management
software
● Knowledge of one of the following areas; federal and/or state grants
management, project management, and/or proven ability to adapt your
skillset to a new content area.
● Experience with regenerative/climate-smart/conservation agriculture.
Additional considerations to include in your application if applicable:
● Spanish language proficiency
● Primary residence in California, Colorado, or Washington
● Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
Physical Requirements:
Zero Foodprint is committed to creating an inclusive environment, including
providing reasonable accommodations to allow all employees to thrive in
their role.
Essential functions of this role include:
Extensive use of computers and cellphones.
