Vineyard Team Seeks Candidates for Technical Program Manager Position

We are a dynamic organization serving the winegrape community through education, research, and outreach. This is a great opportunity for someone who cares about helping farmers, sustainability, developing and disseminating timely and progressive content, and overseeing projects in the field.

The Vineyard Team is a non-profit group dedicated to sustainable farming practices through demonstration, education, outreach, and certification. The group has a 20 year track record of effectively working with growers on a variety of projects. 

Interested candidates should email their resume to kris@vineyardteam.org

Technical Program Manager Job Description

Immediate Supervisor: Reports to Executive Director

Function: Develops & Implements Technical Programs & Educational Functions

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and facilitates VT educational activities, tailgates, and workshops under the direction of the Executive Director and in coordination with the appropriate committee(s)
• Develops and implements research/demonstration projects based on needs assessment of organization’s grower and winery stakeholders
• Develops and coordinates topics and speakers for the Sustainable Ag Expo under the direction of the Executive Director and appropriate committee
• Provides technical input and support for the SIP Certification program
• Creates and coordinates print and digital educational content for VT publications
• Develops and submits technical articles to external trade and agricultural publications
• Represents the lead staff responsible for leading and facilitating related stakeholder committees
• Represents the organization through attendance and/or presentations at agricultural, regulatory, or community meetings
• Identify and solicits outside funding to support technical and educational programs
• Tracks participations and other appropriate metrics for educational meetings, workshops, and VT programs
• Supports other VT programs, as necessary

Requirements:

• Professional and/or academic experience with 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 Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• 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 Vineyard Team

Additional Qualifications:

• Degree in related field; Masters or Ph.D preferred; 5 years experience overseeing ag research, demonstration, education projects
• Schedule: Full time, exempt
• Compensation: Salary plus benefits (Medical, Vacation, Retirement)
   

Interested candidates should email their resume to kris@vineyardteam.org