Clagett Farm Program Manager

Clagett Farm Program Manager – Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Clagett Farm Program Manager in the Advocacy and Restoration Department to be based at CBF’s Clagett Farm located in Upper Marlboro, MD.

CBF was founded in 1966 as the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration.

CBF’s Advocacy and Restoration department defends and restores the Chesapeake Bay by protecting the Bay’s natural resources from pollution and other harmful activities and involving citizens in environmental efforts.

The Clagett Farm Program Manager is a critical link between the work of CBF’s 283‑acre regenerative farm and the broader organization, leading the Farm Management Team and collaborating with other program managers to operate Clagett Farm as the premier regenerative farm in the Bay watershed.

• Serve as the primary link and liaison between the Clagett Farm team, the Maryland Office, and other CBF departments, facilitating effective two‑way communication.
• Represent Clagett Farm at Maryland Office meetings, Maryland Ag Team meetings, and Maryland Policy Team meetings, and participate in weekly Farm Management Team meetings.
• Work with the Philanthropy Department to facilitate donor and corporate group visits and volunteering opportunities.
• Coordinate logistics and needs for CBF’s education programs operating at Clagett Farm.
• Facilitate educational experiences for elected officials, key influencers, and advocates, ensuring alignment with CBF and Maryland Office objectives.
• Execute the strategic vision for Clagett Farm that supports CBF and Maryland Office strategic plans, policy priorities, outreach, and engagement objectives, positioning Clagett Farm as a premier regenerative farming operation.
• Lead and supervise Farm program leads, developing annual work plans, coordinating team meetings, budget tracking, project management, and mentoring staff.
• Act as the overall budget manager for the Clagett Farm program, developing the annual budget, revenue estimates, and forecasting, and serve as the primary contact with the Maryland Finance and Operations Manager.
• Lead the implementation of existing grant deliverables and develop new grant opportunities to support farm operations and regenerative agriculture outreach.
• Represent Clagett Farm to partner networks, steward relationships with the Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Districts, and local food and agriculture organizations, expanding regenerative practices across Maryland.

• At least 5 years of experience in regenerative agriculture, including program, project, budget, and personnel management.

• On‑farm experience required.

• Strong background in building partnerships and trust across diverse audiences.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• 36‑hour work week

• Flexible telework policy

• Comprehensive benefits package including 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 floating holidays, health, vision, dental, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contribution.

$80,000–$85,000

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industry: Non‑profit Organizations