We’re hiring an HR & Administrative Manager!

Job Description

The CAA Administrative/HR Manager acts as the go-to person for all employee-related issues. Duties will involve managing activities such as onboarding, benefit administration, recruitment, employee relations, digital file organization, supporting staff regarding personal and professional incidents. In 2024, major responsibilities will include supporting the rollout of health insurance coverage, updating written HR policies, expanding the digital HR hub, and taking a leadership role in our transition to a CRM system.

Additionally, the Administrative/HR Manager is  in charge of coordinating the organization's systems and general workflows. Their duties include developing procedures for workplace efficiency and facilitating communication. They will problem-solve across teams and work closely with the Co-Executive Directors to address high priority needs, including stepping in to support staff on specific projects or in rapid response moments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and monitor overall HR strategies and policies, including projecting staffing needs, onboarding, recruitment and hiring, and exit procedures

  • Educate new hires on organizational culture

  • Maintain pay plan and benefits program

  • Create and maintain organizational policies and procedures manuals

  • Ensure legal compliance

  • Report to ED’s and act as sounding board/provide decision support through HR lens, including identifying opportunities to improve policies/objectives/efficiency

  • Nurture a positive working environment through proposed initiatives, acknowledgements, and celebrations

  • Help set up and maintain CRM

  • Perform accounting and general office duties as needed

  • Develop relationships with cross-project teams and attend regular staff meetings

  • Manage and maintain all organizational databases

  • Develop strong relationships with all teams and departments

  • Lead and/or participate in cross-functional meetings

  • Act as primary liaison for Board of Directors and support all Board meetings

  • Enable Co-Executive Director time by managing calendars and scheduling requests

  • Draft and revise internal and external communications, including for EDs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, business, agriculture, or related areas) and/or at least 3 years of demonstrated experience in development, grant writing, and fundraising, preferably in the food and agriculture sector or related fields.

  • Profound understanding of the Catskills region and its unique food and agriculture landscape.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate the mission and goals of Catskills Agrarian Alliance effectively.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

  • A proactive team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

  • Comfort with key concepts of our holistic work such as: intersectionality, structural analysis, and restorative justice.

How to Apply

Join our dynamic team at Catskills Agrarian Alliance and contribute to realizing food sovereignty in the Catskills region. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Applications can be sent to tianna@catskillsagrarianalliance.org. Catskills Agrarian Alliance is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Compensation / Hours:
Full time, $30/hour, 30 hours per week. 
Health care available.

Proposed Start Date: January 22, 2024

Application Deadline: January 8, 2024