Technical Program Manager
The Vineyard Team
Atascadero, CA
Closing Date:
August 01, 2019
Job Address:
5915 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
Job Description:
We are a dynamic non-profit organization serving the winegrape community through education, demonstration and outreach. This is a great opportunity for someone who cares about helping farmers, sustainability, developing and disseminating timely and progressive content, overseeing projects in the field, and working in a dynamic, enjoyable, team based environment.
The Vineyard Team (VT) is a non-profit group dedicated to sustainable farming practices through demonstration, education, outreach, and certification. The group has a 25 year track record of effectively working with growers on a variety of projects. www.vineyardteam.org
We offer a competitive salary plus benefits (medical, vacation, retirement) and an enjoyable work environment with a small team of dedicated and hard working professionals.
Immediate Supervisor:
Reports to Executive Director
Function:
Develops and Implements Technical & Educational Programs
Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements research/demonstration projects based on needs assessment of organization’s grower and winery stakeholders
- Plans, organizes, and facilitates VT educational activities, tailgates, and workshops under the direction of the Executive Director and in coordination with committee(s)
- Provides technical input and support for the SIP Certification program
- Develops and coordinates topics and speakers for the Sustainable Ag Expo under the direction of the Executive Director and appropriate committee
- Creates and coordinates print and digital educational content for VT publications
- Develops and submits technical articles to external trade and agricultural publications
- Leads and facilitates various VT committees
- Represents organization through attendance and/or presentations at agricultural, regulatory, and community meetings
- Identify and solicits outside funding to support technical and educational programs
- Tracks participation and other appropriate metrics for educational meetings, workshops, and VT programs
- Supports other VT programs, as necessary
Requirements:
- Professional and/or academic experience implementing and outreaching grower research, demonstration, and educational programs
- Solid understanding of agriculture and related environmental issues, in addition to knowledge of the winegrape industry
- Able to perform position responsibilities independently without significant direct supervision
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to work concurrently on multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to reframe communications based on audience
- Computer proficient in MS Office programs, in addition to experience/aptitude with websites, audio editing, video editing, webinar software
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of personality types and audiences
- Professional, mature, responsible, and enthusiastic attitude
- Strong personal commitment to the mission of the Central Coast Vineyard Team
Additional Qualifications:
Degree in related field; 5 years experience related to viticulture, agricultural education/communications, research/demonstration project implementation
Schedule:
Full time, exempt
Compensation:
Salary plus benefits
To Apply:
Candidate should submit a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to kris@vineyardteam.org