Operations Coordinator

RAFI seeks a resourceful self-starter who can flexibly handle multiple projects simultaneously. Strong candidates for this position will have a knowledge of or interest in sustainable agriculture and food systems and be enthusiastic about RAFIs mission. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for maintaining RAFIs technology building and grounds and providing general administrative support to the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Technology

• Serve as administrator for organizational online accounts; manage the organizations password management system.

• Create and maintain a system for managing emails in the vault and admin email accounts.

• Create email accounts for new staff manage vault and admin email accounts

• Ensure that Google Drive is well-organized and that staff know where files should go.

• Coordinate and manage technology necessary for remote and hybrid work arrangements.

• Maintain a list of technology assets coordinate staff use of IT systems and equipment and serve as primary contact for tech-related vendors and services to meet staff needs.

• Ensure that all staff have the necessary equipment and software to complete their jobs. Check in with staff regularly to ensure this.

• Regularly work on data cleaning in Salesforce including deduplication

• Make recommendations for new or alternative softwares and systems to support the organization.

Administrative Support

• Organize and maintain up-to-date contact lists including vendor contacts staff roster and board roster.

• Arrange and coordinate travel meeting space and meal functions for relevant RAFI events and RAFI Board meetings and provide needed logistical support.

• Respond to general inquiries and voicemails on RAFIs main phone line and route calls and inquiries to the relevant parties

• Assist with general administrative tasks including preparing expense reports and drafting and/or formatting documents.

• Manage the admin credit card

• Provide HR support for hiring orientation and offboarding processes

Office Management

• Respond to general office needs including ordering and maintaining supplies for office programs and staff considering cost and need.

• Act as primary point of contact for building management.

• Keep inventory of office storage area and supplies and keep the area functional and tidy for all staff needs

• Book conference rooms for staff meetings and other needs while ensuring RAFI does not exceed monthly conference room allowance.

• Coordinate monthly lunch for staff at the office.

Desired Qualifications

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and assignments at once

• Previous experience working in a nonprofit setting

• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues to get your work done

• Familiarity with Salesforce

• Supportive of RAFIs mission and have a shared commitment to RAFIs values

• Previous experience managing technology for an organization including Microsoft and Google suites.

Compensation: Full time approximately 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be able to work approximately 5-6 hours 5 days a week during RAFI business hours (9-5 Eastern). Hourly rate of $26.52. Full time employees are eligible for RAFIs entire benefits package including paid time off 401(k) as well as medical dental and vision insurance. RAFI pays for 84% of the health insurance premiums for staff and their dependents 100% of the vision and dental insurance premium and 100% of the health insurance deductible.

Location: This is a hybrid position. The Operations Coordinator will be expected to work from the RAFI office in Pittsboro NC as needed to maintain the functionality of the office space. It is expected that the in-office requirement will be approximately one day per week currently on Mondays.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a resume cover letter and professional references. We will accept applications until the position is your cover letter please state why you are interested in working for RAFI and share any skills or experiences that make you an ideal candidate for this position. Please no calls or emails.

RAFIs Salary Rates: RAFIs salary policy is implemented based on the goals of fair clear and transparent criteria for salary rates with clear standards that minimize the effect of negotiation skills or preference. RAFIs salary policy sets salary rates for positions based on the level of responsibility that the position holds. Given this RAFI does not negotiate salary rates.

Equal Opportunity Employer: RAFI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion national origin gender age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities physical or mental handicap matriculation or political affiliation.

Work Authorization: RAFI does not sponsor work visas; this position requires authorization to work in the United States.

Inclusive Workplace: RAFI values an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are deeply committed to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color LGBTQ persons and others from diverse backgrounds. Research shows that often women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs for which they meet 100% of the qualifications. RAFI is interested in attracting a diverse pool of candidates who want to contribute as a part of a dedicated hard-working collaborative team driven by equity. You need not check every box. If much of this describes you we encourage you to apply.

About RAFI: RAFI challenges the root causes of unjust food systems supporting and advocating for economically racially and ecologically just farm communities. We envision a thriving sustainable and equitable food system where farmers and farmworkers have dignity and agency; where they are supported by just agricultural policies; and where corporations and institutions are accountable to their community. To learn more visit .