National Farmers Union, the oldest general farm organization in the United States, advocates for 200,000 family farmers and ranchers and the communities in which they live. We are looking to grow our team with bright and ambitious individuals who are just as committed to improving the food and farm system as we are.

The primary focus of the Food Safety Project Manager is to oversee and manage National Farmers Union’s (NFU) and National Farmers Union Foundation’s (NFUF) work on the Local Food Safety Collaborative (LFSC) project and other educational endeavors. The Manager is ultimately responsible for NFU’s coordination with project partners, grant subrecipients, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The position is funded by a federal cooperative agreement with FDA. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee and manage the operation of NFU’s food safety education, which includes providing leadership and guidance to project staff. This includes outreach endeavors and maintaining partner relationships 
• Oversee the production and submission of quality project reports for funders on a timely basis 
• Represent NFU at meetings and on calls with FDA, the LFSC Steering Committee, project partners, regional coordination centers and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) stakeholder groups 
• Evaluate project activities for impact and benefits to targeted audiences 
• Design, implement and oversee project budgets and update the budgets as necessary 
• Develop an understanding of and maintain up-to-date knowledge on FMSA regulations, guidance, and implementation 
• Travel to in-person meetings with a variety of stakeholders to represent NFU and the project in order to promote organizational engagement and food safety compliance 
• Proactively identify and pursue additional food safety education opportunities and educational resources 
• Oversee the development of presentations, communications and educational materials for growers on FSMA 
• Identify and develop opportunities to enhance funding and revenue streams for current projects and expand program content 
• Provide mentoring, coaching and direction to project staff. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Three to five years of professional experience and at least two years of project management experience required 
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership is a plus 
• Previous experience with agriculture, food safety regulations and produce production is a plus 
• Prior budgeting and planning experience is a plus 
• Previous grant experience is a plus 

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using WordPress 
• Strong social media skills, specifically with Facebook, Twitter, and social media applications 
• Experience with Asana or other project management software is a plus