Planted Society Opens Applications for Remote Program Manager Role Paying $50,000
If you are an experienced project coordinator, community organiser, nonprofit professional, or programme manager looking for a fully remote opportunity, Planted Society is inviting applications for a Program Manager position with an annual salary of $50,000.
The role offers an opportunity to manage community-based initiatives focused on sustainable food systems, climate-friendly food choices, grassroots leadership, and community engagement. The successful candidate will work directly with the Executive Director and collaborate with volunteer organisers, partner organisations, communications teams, and development staff.
About the Opportunity
The Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Planted Society’s initiatives are well planned, properly resourced, delivered on schedule, and evaluated for impact.
The position is US-remote, with a preference for candidates working in the US Central or Eastern time zones. Planted Society currently states that it cannot hire candidates located in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, or Alaska.
The target start date is November 9, 2026, although there is some flexibility for the right candidate.
This is a full-time, exempt position requiring core availability from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST, excluding lunch. Because the organisation works with volunteer city leads, occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends will also be required.
The role includes up to two or three domestic trips per year, generally lasting three to five days.
Key Responsibilities
The Program Manager will coordinate several initiatives at the same time, potentially managing up to four concurrent projects.
Major responsibilities include initiative coordination and execution, where the successful candidate will track timelines, deadlines, deliverables, outreach activities, partner engagement, and event planning.
The Program Manager will also support volunteer organisers by providing regular guidance, resources, training, and check-ins. An important part of the position involves recruiting and retaining volunteers and maintaining strong relationships with local leaders.
Another major responsibility is impact reporting. The Program Manager will collect information about participation, outcomes, and community engagement and turn that information into reports that demonstrate the impact of each initiative. These reports may be shared with funders and used to improve future programmes.
The successful candidate will also help design and adapt programme models for different communities. This includes establishing goals and success metrics, evaluating what worked, and recommending improvements.
Budget management is another important component. The Program Manager will work with the Executive Director to build the annual programme budget, track spending across initiatives, identify variances, and make appropriate adjustments.
Who Can Apply?
Planted Society is looking for someone with practical experience running initiatives, managing volunteers or organisers, or handling projects in any setting.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they can:
- Manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
- Adapt programmes to different communities
- Coordinate people and projects effectively
- Communicate clearly with different audiences
- Collect and analyse programme data
- Produce accurate reports and documentation
- Work independently and make decisions with limited supervision
Applicants should also be proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and Canva. Training will be provided for Asana and Planted Society’s internal tools.
Experience in the nonprofit sector, food systems, climate, sustainability, volunteer management, multi-city programmes, or budget management would be advantageous.
Conversational Spanish is considered useful because approximately one in eight campaigns involves Spanish-speaking partners, but it is not required.
Salary and Benefits
The position pays $50,000 annually.
Benefits include:
- Fully remote work
- Unlimited paid time off, with a three-week minimum
- $500 annual professional development reimbursement
- Flexibility outside core working hours
One important consideration is that the position does not include employer-sponsored health coverage.
About Planted Society
Planted Society is a nonprofit organisation working with communities to develop sustainable food systems. Its programmes aim to increase access to climate-friendly food options, empower local leaders, and raise awareness about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating.
Its flagship Eat for Impact initiative works with city governments, nonprofits, locally owned businesses, and community advocates to encourage sustainable food choices.
The organisation also runs Climate Week dining initiatives and develops customised campaigns with local partners.
Application Process and Deadline
The application process begins with an online application form expected to take approximately 25 minutes.
Shortlisted candidates may then participate in a live video interview with the Executive Director, followed by a recorded interview with a team member and reference checks.
The organisation hopes to make an offer by October 19, 2026, with the preferred start date of November 9, 2026.
The application deadline is Friday, September 25, 2026.
Final Thoughts
This opportunity could be particularly attractive to professionals who enjoy combining programme management, community engagement, volunteer leadership, partnerships, budgeting, and impact reporting. It is also a strong fit for someone interested in sustainable food systems and grassroots climate action.
However, international applicants should carefully note that the advertised location is US-remote, and the organisation specifies that it is currently unable to hire in several US states. The listing does not state that it can employ people outside the United States, so candidates based internationally should verify eligibility before applying.
Deadline: September 25, 2026
Salary: $50,000 per year
Location: US Remote
Start date: November 9, 2026
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