National Agricultural Land Network Coordinator

American Farmland Trust•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

The National Agricultural Land Network (NALN) Coordinator is a full-time, two-year position with the potential for extension depending on funding. This role is fully remote and requires occasional travel to events nationwide. The coordinator plays a vital logistical and administrative support role for the NALN team, ensuring that Network events are managed efficiently, contracts and invoices are processed, and all NALN activities and metrics are tracked. The ideal candidate is highly organized, outgoing, capable of working independently and as part of a team, and passionate about supporting the retention and protection of America’s working lands.

Requirements

Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite applications such as Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
A willingness to learn new software & technology systems
Strong editing, writing, and proofreading skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, stay organized, and follow through with limited supervision
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public and staff
Organized and detail-oriented with demonstrated commitment to high quality professional work
Must be flexible and be able to work with periodic supervision as part of the NALN team
Commitment to become knowledgeable about the programs and activities of American Farmland Trust and the NALN
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) or demonstrated professional experience in office administration, operations, membership, contract or grant management, database management, or a related field
Four (4) years of related professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated skills with event organizing, planning, and implementation is a plus
Willingness to undertake limited work travel
Knowledge and passion for agriculture and land protection is a plus

Responsibilities

Maintains and updates the NALN member database
Tracks NALN membership and activities (roundtables, webinars, workshops, discussion groups); tracks metrics for internal and external reporting
Monitors and maintains member access to the NALN online community platform
Schedules and coordinates NALN events (roundtables, webinars, workshops, conferences, discussion groups)
Assists in the planning and logistics for the Saving America’s Working Lands national conference
Provides technical support for all NALN virtual events
Continuously advances the functionality of the NALN Online Platform
Maintains the NALN Online Platform reporting and processes (automations, metrics, user experience)
Moves contracts and invoices through AFT’s administrative processes
Assists with the development and distribution of Network News
Participates in NALN team planning and preparation meetings
Collaborates with staff, interns, and consultants to ensure projects are completed successfully on time and within budget
Performs other tasks as assigned
Supports a strong team culture of shared learning, innovation and problem solving among AFT staff

Benefits

Excellent vacation
Medical & Prescription Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k Plan
Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 13 “sick days” per year
Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum
Holidays: AFT observes twelve fixed holidays and a week between Christmas and New Years off during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays