About this role
Job title: Project Manager, AMP Agroforestry/Livestock
About the Role The Project Manager, AMP Agroforestry/Livestock coordinates and manages the day-to-day operations of a grant-funded project, provides technical assistance to participating farmers and landowners, and supports education, data collection, reporting, and compliance to advance sustainable agriculture and market development.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and conduct project meetings, workshops, field days, and educational outreach activities.
- Work with participant farmers and landowners to provide or coordinate technical assistance on conservation, agroforestry, and livestock management practices.
- Conduct farm visits and field evaluations prior to implementing approved project practices.
- Assist farmers with processing payment documentation and reimbursement requests related to approved project activities.
- Provide guidance on recordkeeping and reporting requirements for project participants.
- Collect, process, organize, and analyze project-related samples, data, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare drafts of semi-annual, annual, and final progress reports and assist with grant reporting activities.
- Coordinate day-to-day project operations, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, agencies, producers, and community stakeholders to support project goals and outreach.
- Develop and deliver educational and outreach programming related to agroforestry, livestock systems, and resilient, profitable agriculture.
- Travel throughout Alabama as needed to fulfill project obligations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Agroforestry, Silvopasture, Animal Science, or related field.
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience coordinating meetings, educational events, workshops, and outreach activities.
- Experience working with farmers, landowners, and agricultural stakeholders while providing technical assistance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- Experience using data analysis software such as Excel, R, SAS, SPSS, or similar.
- Ability to travel domestically and maintain a valid driver’s license (or obtain one within 30 days of hire).
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in Agroforestry, Silvopasture, Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, or related field.
- One year of additional experience in relevant agricultural or conservation-related fields.
- Experience with resilient and profitable agriculture, livestock systems, or sustainable agriculture projects.
- Experience with grant-funded program management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities.