Program Coordinator at Farm Alliance of Baltimore

Job Description

Farm Alliance of Baltimore

The mission of Farm Alliance of Baltimore is to use connection, resource sharing, and collective advocacy
with respect to food, land, and water to expand communities’ self-determination and power.

Program Coordinator
Reports to: Programs Manager
Evaluation: Annual evaluation by the Programs Manager
Classification: Exempt
Hours of Work: Full-Time

Overview:
The Farm Alliance of Baltimore (FAB) is a membership organization of urban farms,
neighborhood growers, and friends. We aim to create and maintain a healthy food system for
all through farming practices that enhance environmental and workplace quality for our farmers
and our communities.

Position Purpose:
The Farm Alliance of Baltimore (FAB) is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the effective
management of programs in alignment with FAB’s standards, mission, and goals.
In this key role, the Program Coordinator will assist the Programs Manager with a variety of
administrative and program management tasks. You will help plan, organize, and execute
programs and activities that serve both Farm Alliance members and the broader urban
agriculture community in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
If you are passionate about our mission, highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with diverse groups, along with being a competent and confident communicator, this
role may be a great fit for you.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:
● Support planning and coordination of all FAB programs, events, and associated activities
● Ensure implementation of policies and practices
● Track expenditures and transactions according to the programmatic budget
● Assist communications through content creation via social media, monthly newsletters,
bulletins and mailings
● Build positive relationships within the Farm Alliance membership network
● Schedule and organize meetings, maintain an agenda, and capture meeting minutes
January 2025
● Ensure technology is used correctly for all operations (video conferencing, presentations,
etc.)
● Prepare materials to support programmatic activities
● Keep well-organized and updated records to support the creation of reports and
proposals
● Attend and speak at monthly membership and committee meetings
● Manage and maintain member email and chat groups, membership directory, and
website content
● Assist with event planning, coordination, logistics, and implementation
● Support on-farm programming, including farm operations, fieldwork, educational workshops, community engagement, and marketing
● Utilize evaluation mechanisms and processes to conduct regular programmatic
assessments and capture relevant data
● Collaborate with the Program Manager, other staff, and members to complete annual
goals and objectives
● Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or
resources
● Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and tabling events to enhance
collaboration and visibility
● Be available for occasional evening and weekend work as required for events or program
needs
● Keep the Program Manager informed of all problems, challenges, and conflicts related to
the job
● Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education
● Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent work experience