Institutional Partnerships Coordinator

Who We Are

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 8 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and supported thousands of farm families by improving farm viability and farmland access. Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities. 

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Managing Director of Institutional Partnerships, the Institutional Partnerships Coordinator supports program colleagues and the Institutional Partnerships team to raise financial support from Foundation and Government sources for AFTs national and regional/field programs.

Position Summary

As an integral part of the AFT Development team, the Institutional Partnerships Coordinator supports the Institutional Partnerships team with administrative and technical tasks needed to pursue new funding opportunities and remain in compliance with existing agreements across the organization. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing technical and administrative support with all aspects of grant proposals and reporting processes and submissions including tracking proposal, reporting, and submittal deadlines, filling out government grant forms, and submitting.
• Conducting web-based research and analysis that identify relevant funding opportunities across a spectrum of appropriate Institutional prospects, developing summaries of opportunities for both government and foundation grants, and presenting that information to Institutional Partnership staff.
• Editing proposals and funder reports, working to ensure high-quality work products while strictly adhering to funder guidelines, proposal and reporting requirements, and deadlines.
• Reviewing grant budget submittals for accuracy, and over time, assisting in the development of budgets and budget narratives for proposals.
• Communicating grant award information to program and finance staff. This includes providing topical and budget summaries and relevant deadlines and responding to other requests as needed by the Finance Department.
• Inputting, managing, tracking and disseminating information while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Providing support in apprising appropriate colleagues of funding opportunities, their deadlines, and salient factors that need to be considered.
• Prioritizing, managing, and meeting multiple, competing, and tight deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to request other or different duties be performed as assigned.

• Ability to prioritize, manage, and meet multiple, competing, and tight deadlines with excellent time-management and organizational skills, a calm and good sense of humor, and a commitment to work as needed to meet these deadlines.
• Superior communications skills, both verbal and written. 
• Demonstrated team player with commitment to the mission, philosophy and values of AFT and interest in some aspect of agriculture or related environmental fields. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail. 
• Strong computer skills for managing, tracking, and disseminating (as needed) all critical information. Many institutional grants require on-line applications, so experience in this would be helpful as well. 
• Technical proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and virtual meeting software.
• Ability to review/proof budget information, as well as compare numbers for accuracy in proposal narratives. 
• Ability to work with program staff to aid them in submitting excellent reports in a timely manner. 
• Excellent copyediting skills and ability to strictly adhere to funder guidelines and proposal requirements. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with funder research and records. 
• Skilled in web-based research, and preferably knowledge of prospect research methodologies.

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in related field. 
• 1+ years of experience, with preference in Foundation/Government fundraising. 
• A graduate school degree in a relevant field can fulfill 1 year of required work experience.

Working Conditions & Travel

This position is eligible for remote work, with a preference for candidates based in the Washington, D.C. area to allow for reporting to our AFT Headquarters office.

Supervisory Responsibility  

This position has no supervisory responsibility. 

Compensation

The salary range is from $60,000 to $65,000 for full-time employees, based upon experience.

American Farmland Trust offers a full benefits package for full time employees:

• Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 
• 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)
• 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.

 
Why you should apply:

• Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A cause and mission you can be proud of
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Remote work opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

Timeline

To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter, and complete all screener questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.

We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Please see AFT’s statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.