Farmer Services Coordinator

The Farmer Services Coordinator will support the RAFI’s Farm Services team by playing a supporting role in ensuring program activities such as data collection, farmer outreach/training events, and 1-on-1 technical assistance efficiently align with farmers needs and RAFI’s goals and mission. This individual will be instrumental to supporting the development of streamlined processes that enables team collaboration for efficient service provision to farmers.      

Essential Responsibilities

Farmer Services Team Support (60%)

• Work with the Farmer Services team to streamline intake and case management processes, identify and develop outreach materials for addressing farmers’conservation needs, and ensure provision of assistance tailored to farmers’ needs. 
• Manage multiple team administrative activities, including scheduling team meetings and creating meeting agendas, completing program reports, submitting content for RAFI’s monthly e-newsletter, developing organization of program Google Drive files, and ensuring consistent adoption of metrics and evaluation processes across the team. 
• Work with the Farmers of Color Network and Farmer Service teams to plan, promote, and support events, gatherings, webinars, and trainings — including sending invitations, reminders, and follow-up communications through email, coordinating outreach; supporting cross-team coordination for multi-program events; and assisting with logistics for webinars and virtual or live gatherings. 

Southeast Conservation Network Support  (40%)

• Provide  administrative support to develop and maintain efficient project management progress for the Southeast Conservation Network
• Serve as the main point of contact for network members and lead coordination of network gatherings, trainings, and workshops 
• Collect, review, and manage reporting and payment request processes for SE Conservation partners

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Active listener and learner. Self-starter: can take initiative both on projects and work plans, and seek information independently
• Experience with data entry, data reporting,  and working with a CRM. Proficiency in Salesforce preferred 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and work with remote staff 
• Attention to detail and strong ability to follow through on tasks 
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
• Dedication to RAFI’s values

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

• Fluency in Spanish 
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations
• Comfort with ambiguity and flexibility
• Experience in agriculture and working with farmers 

Compensation: Part time, non-exempt. Hourly rate of $36.75 based on 20 hours/week. The ideal candidate will be available to work their hours during RAFI’s business hours of 9-5 p.m. Eastern. Part-time employees can participate in RAFI’s 401(k) program and paid holidays.

Location: Remote, with priority given to applicants based in the southeast US or Puerto Rico. Employees based in the Triangle area of North Carolina are encouraged to spend 2 days a month in our Pittsboro office.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and professional references. We will accept applications until the position is filled. In your cover letter, please state why you are interested in working for RAFI and share any skills or experiences you have that make you an ideal candidate for this position. Please no calls or emails.

About RAFI:  Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI) challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities. We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system where farmers and farmworkers have dignity and agency; where they are supported by just agricultural policies; and where corporations and institutions are accountable to their community.

RAFI’s Salary Rates: RAFI’s salary policy is implemented based on the goals of fair, clear and transparent criteria for salary rates with clear standards that minimize the effect of negotiation skills or preference. RAFI’s salary policy sets salary rates for positions based on the responsibility level that the position holds. Given this, RAFI does not negotiate salary rates. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: RAFI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, merit-based employment practices. All employment decisions — including hiring, promotion, compensation, and access to training, mentorship, and professional development — are based on qualifications, performance, and organizational need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. RAFI is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees. We look for people who want to contribute as part of a dedicated, hard-working, collaborative team.Research shows that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you are excited about this position and meet many, though not all, of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. RAFI participates in federal grant programs and certifies its compliance with all applicable federal nondiscrimination laws. 

Work Authorization: RAFI does not sponsor work visas; this position requires authorization to work in the United States.