*Must reside in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone, unless you have relevant agricultural experience.

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly organized Program Manager! Our client, a results-driven non-profit in Vancouver, Washington has a full-time Program Manager opportunity supporting small Agribusinesses in the western states and territories you won't want to miss! 

This collaborative team believes in trust, service, integrity, excellence, and accountability. Their mission is to increase the international growth of Western agribusiness by providing financial support, export readiness, and business development services to companies located in the thirteen Western United States, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. They achieve organizational excellence through efficient and effective people, systems, teamwork, and processes!

The Program Manager will support developing, coordinating, and implementing the Export Readiness program by assisting with program initiatives, projects, policies, and procedures consistent with federal, state, and company regulations and policies

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Export Readiness Program in compliance with federal funding regulations and internal policies.

• Collaborate with members, in-market contractors, and cross-functional leaders to execute program activities and initiatives.

• Prepare and monitor program timelines, metrics, and budgets under the guidance of the Director of Programs.

• Coordinate specific aspects of the Unified Export Strategy (UES) related to the Export Readiness program, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.

• Manage all program contributions.

• Coordinate with the Program Director when engaging with in-market retainer contractors.

• Provide support in contracting processes, including preparation and administration of RFPs.

• Assist in planning and executing company strategic planning and member meetings.

• Use program data to inform program strategic direction and forecasting

• Managing the program’s budget, monitoring utilization of the program

• Prepare and maintain program reporting schedules and documentation.

• Contribute to compliance reviews by providing accurate program documentation.

• Serve as a liaison with the leadership team on participant and member relations.

• Track program progress, address issues, and report updates to the Director of Programs.

• Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the program. Focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the program and outwardly on its coherence with program planning, interfaces with other programs, members, and participating companies

• Submit Change Notification Requests to the Director of Programs

• Assist in implementing program policies and procedures, making updates as necessary.

• Use program data to provide input for strategic direction and forecasting.

• Support training for members, representatives, and contractors on program capabilities.

• Promote a culture of trust, service, integrity, excellence, and accountability

• Create, model, and maintain a work culture that supports and values inclusion, equity, and diversity

• Domestic and international travel required up to 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and 2-4 years of experience in program coordination, non-profit management, exporting, or related fields. Additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

 • Demonstrated experience in project management and organizational skills.

• Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks with exceptional attention to detail.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; ability to cultivate professionally collaborative relationships at all levels, from team members to board members.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

• Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone residents strongly preferred; candidates outside the PST zone must have relevant agricultural experience.

Benefits:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage for employees, family benefits included at a cost to the employee

• Flexible Spending Account

• Participation in a 401k plan with employer match up to 6%

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off Plan

• Sick Paid Time Off Plan

• Flexible Work Schedule

• Recognition Program

Compensation Range Based on Experience:

This position is exempt with a wage band ranging from $60,000 to $85,000 per year.

Equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.