Farm to School & FFF Grant Program Manager; Administrative Officer

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy a career helping schools and communities connect with fresh Pennsylvania foods while strengthening local agriculture? The Farm to School (F2S) and Fresh Food Financing (FFF) Grant Program Manager position with the Department of Agriculture is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to support local food systems. This role allows you to help schools and institutions bring fresh Pennsylvania products into their meals.

Here, you will guide grant programs, build partnerships, and support efforts that strengthen agriculture across the state. Apply today to make a positive impact through food, education, and community connections!

Would you enjoy a career helping schools and communities connect with fresh Pennsylvania foods while strengthening local agriculture? The Farm to School (F2S) and Fresh Food Financing (FFF) Grant Program Manager position with the Department of Agriculture is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to support local food systems. This role allows you to help schools and institutions bring fresh Pennsylvania products into their meals.

Here, you will guide grant programs, build partnerships, and support efforts that strengthen agriculture across the state. Apply today to make a positive impact through food, education, and community connections!

This role focuses on managing statewide food programs, supporting Farm to School initiatives, and overseeing grants that increase access to fresh Pennsylvania foods. Your work will involve coordinating partners, developing tools, tracking data, and supporting producers and institutions through market development. As a Farm to School and FFF Grant Program Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Management:
  Manage and promote Farm to School and Fresh Food Financing grant programs
• Data Tracking:
  Gather and analyze program data and maintain local food tracking tools
• Partner Coordination:
  Collaborate with state agencies, networks, councils, and commissions on program initiatives
• Training Development:
  Develop and deliver trainings for Farm to Institution programs and support PA Preferred Days
• Event Participation:
  Attend Farm to School events, conferences, summits, and other related activities
• Grant Assistance:
  Assist with food assistance grants, reviews, reporting, and communication with producers

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days every two weeks. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year as an Administrative Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and a bachelor's…