Job Summary
The Programs and Administrative Associate is a critical member of FarmLink's team, supporting development, operations, finance and programs. This position is responsible for managing office needs, maintaining database records and supporting workshops and events. The Programs and Admin Associate works closely with the Development Team to complete required documents for grants and assist with grant drafting. This is a dynamic position that requires someone with exceptional organizational skills and a can-do attitude.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operations and Finance
- Answer incoming calls; serve as first line of contact for inquiries from FarmLink constituents/clients
- Work with Finance & Operations Manager to print checks, make bank deposits and maintain A/P
- Attend to logistics and supplies, address daily office needs
- Interface with website and IT consultants
Development and Executive Director Support
- Assist Executive Director in preparing administrative and operations tasks related to Board meetings
- Participate in Development Team meetings, complete required documents for grants, assist with funding opportunity identification, grant drafting, general analytics
- Assist in maintenance of development pipeline and new prospects management in Salesforce and Google Drive
- Maintain grant project folders electronically and including hard copies of award check, correspondence, proposal narrative, budgets and invoices
Programs and Communications
- Manage website-based communication, Salesforce administration
- Work with Land Access program in support role, maintain relations with current and potential clients and partners
- Participate in Events Committee, support staff in implementing workshops and events
Position Requirements
- Minimum 1-2 years office administration experience
- Good organizational skills, well disciplined, and able to meet deadlines; self-starter
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
- Knowledge and experience using MS Word, Excel; as well as basic accounting procedures
- Salesforce experience preferred
California FarmLink offers a generous benefit plan, including health insurance after 60 days, retirement, and vacation. California FarmLink maintains a drug-free workplace. We are an equal opportunity provider and employer, and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, or national origin.
How to Apply
Please email a thoughtful cover letter explaining your interest in the position and organization with resume to:
info@cafarmlink.org. No phone calls please.
Who We Are
California FarmLink is a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to link independent farmers and ranchers with the
land and financing they need for a sustainable future. For more info: www.cafarmlink.org
Name:
Camila Bobroff
Email:
City:
Aptos