Grant Director

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Through an $80M USDA-supported Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program, Roeslein is scaling solutions across prairie restoration, renewable natural gas (RNG), carbon and water markets, and next-generation nutrient products in partnership with a network of leading NGOs, academic institutions, and industry partners. The Grant Director serves as the operational leader responsible for program execution through September 2028 with a focus on delivering outcomes that establish durable, market-based solutions beyond the program term.

This role is responsible for driving performance across a complex, multi-partner system while ensuring compliance, data integrity, and financial discipline. Working closely with commercial, land, and technical leadership, the Director aligns program execution with broader business priorities and advances scalable, market-driven solutions across carbon, water, nutrients, and RNG. Success in this role requires the ability to bring structure, drive accountability, and influence outcomes across stakeholders with diverse perspectives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office and uncontrolled atmosphere. Exposure to harsh conditions—such as: dust, fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, noise, and varying weather and temperatures—for long periods of time is possible. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;

and talk and hear. Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. on a regular basis is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead end-to-end execution of the $80M AMP program across
  16 subawardees and multiple internal work streams
• Drive accountability for deliverables, timelines, and outcomes across all partners
• Establish and maintain operating rhythms to ensure consistent program performance

Sub-awardee Management & Partner Oversight

• Directly oversee sub-awardee performance, ensuring alignment with program goals, budgets, and timelines
• Manage team supporting sub-awardee coordination and execution
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and underperformance, and drive corrective action
• Maintain strong, productive relationships with partners while holding a high bar for delivery

USDA Interface, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure seamless coordination with USDA through internal program management structure
• Oversee all reporting, compliance, and deliverables, including evolving requirements related to
  data, MRV, and audit readiness
• Maintain rigorous standards for documentation, transparency, and audit preparedness

Data, MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification) & Performance Management

• Collaborate with directors and technical experts on the development and execution of
  data and MRV processes
  to track program performance and outcomes
• Ensure accurate and timely tracking of key metrics in collaboration with area leads and FP&A, including:
• Acres enrolled
• Environmental outcomes (carbon, water, soil)
• Producer payments and program spend
• Partner with technical and commercial teams to ensure data supports both
  compliance and future market applications

Financial Oversight & Capital Deployment

• Oversee program budget and allocation across work streams and partners
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including
  producer payment thresholds and allowable uses of funds
• Support decision-making on fund deployment to maximize program impact and long-term viability

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner closely and ensure strong coordination across functions to maintain momentum and alignment:
• Commercial Directors (Env Markets, Nutrients) to align program outputs with market development
• Land and implementation teams to ensure execution feasibility
• Marketing to oversee deployment of a…