SE Cohort Project Manager – Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network (DBAN)

Chatham County

 The Southeast Cohort Project Manager is a full-time RAFI staff position that leads a cohort of Direct Service Providers (DSPs) who are helping farmers to navigate financial distress across the Southeast. Reporting to the DBAN Project Manager, this role includes supervision of DSPs, training coordination in concert with subject matter experts and DBAN partners, operations, and event planning (for gatherings and trainings) for a regional cohort within a national network that ensures farmers receive informed, dignified, and timely assistance navigating USDA programs and financial crises.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and support a cohort of approximately seven DSPs
  • Coordinate onboarding, training, and mentorship for cohort members
  • Plan and manage twice-yearly in-person trainings and virtual meetings
  • Ensure adherence to DBAN protocols and case standards
  • Manage contracts, invoicing, and logistics for cohort operations
  • Contribute to evaluation and reporting

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

  • Demonstrated experience in supervision and project coordination
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating virtual and in-person meetings and group learning spaces 
  • Demonstrated experience working in or supporting those who work in emotionally complex or high-stakes environments
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and moving parts

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

  • Experience working in Salesforce or other CRM
  • Self-starter: can take initiative both on projects and work plans, and seek information independently
  • Experience working in the U.S. Southeast
  • Demonstrated experience supporting farmers, rural communities, or advocacy organizations. 
  • Experience with USDA programs, farm finance, or agricultural policy
  • Bilingual Spanish / English
  • Experience with case management systems, data tracking, or compliance reporting
Salary and Benefits

Full-time salaried, exempt position. Annual salary of $60,889.00 based on 40 hours/week. Generous benefits package includes paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, life insurance, and long/short-term disability insurance plans.

  • This position is funded by a federal grant until June 2027. Grant-funded positions are contingent upon continued funding and on grant renewal.