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Chesapeake Bay Foundation · 10 hours ago

Clagett Farm Program Manager

Upper Marlboro, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay. The Clagett Farm Program Manager will lead the Farm Management Team and collaborate with various departments to operate Clagett Farm as a premier regenerative farm while building partnerships and expanding regenerative practices across the farming community.

AssociationWildlife Conservation

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary link and liaison between the Clagett Farm team, the Maryland Office, and other departments at CBF, facilitating effective two-way communication to maximize opportunities for collaboration and to highlight Clagett Farm’s work

Representing Clagett Farm and/or coordinating representation at regular Maryland Office meetings, Maryland Ag Team meetings, and Maryland Policy Team meetings, including sharing back information to the Clagett Farm Team on an ongoing basis. Participation in weekly Farm Management Team meetings

Working with the Philanthropy Department to facilitate donor and corporate group visits and volunteering opportunities

Coordinating logistics and needs for CBF’s Education programs operating at Clagett Farm

Facilitating educational experiences for elected officials, key influencers, grasstops supporters, and advocates. Ensure alignment of farm experiences and messaging with CBF and MD Office objectives

Execute the strategic vision for Clagett Farm that supports CBF and Maryland Office strategic plans, policy priorities, outreach and engagement objectives, and positions Clagett Farm as the premier regenerative farming operation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

Lead and supervise Farm program leads, including development of annual work plans, team coordination, leading regular team meetings and individual check-ins, budget tracking, project management and mentorship. Identify and provide opportunities for staff growth and development

Serve as the overall budget manager for the Clagett Farm program, including developing annual budget and revenue estimates and forecasting. Serve as the primary point of contact to the Maryland Finance and Operations Manager

Lead on the implementation of existing grant deliverables by partnering with farm staff and CBF staff across the region. Develop grant opportunities that support the farm operations, engagement opportunities and further build networks for regenerative agriculture

Serve as the primary representative to partner networks or ensure CBF representation, where appropriate. Steward and grow relationships with the Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Districts, local food and agriculture organizations in Prince George’s County. Identify opportunities for Clagett Farm to serve as a hub in existing and newly formed partnerships that educate and advocate for regenerative farming practices

Qualification

Regenerative agricultureProgram managementBudget managementPartnership buildingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Participation in weekly Farm Management Team meetings

Working with the Philanthropy Department to facilitate donor and corporate group visits and volunteering opportunities

Coordinating logistics and needs for CBF's Education programs operating at Clagett Farm

Facilitating educational experiences for elected officials, key influencers, grasstops supporters, and advocates

Ensure alignment of farm experiences and messaging with CBF and MD Office objectives

Identify and provide opportunities for staff growth and development

Serve as the overall budget manager for the Clagett Farm program, including developing annual budget and revenue estimates and forecasting

Serve as the primary point of contact to the Maryland Finance and Operations Manager

Lead on the implementation of existing grant deliverables by partnering with farm staff and CBF staff across the region

Develop grant opportunities that support the farm operations, engagement opportunities and further build networks for regenerative agriculture

Serve as the primary representative to partner networks or ensure CBF representation, where appropriate

Steward and grow relationships with the Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Districts, local food and agriculture organizations in Prince George's County

Identify opportunities for Clagett Farm to serve as a hub in existing and newly formed partnerships that educate and advocate for regenerative farming practices