The Southeastern African American Farmers Organic Network (SAAFON) is inviting applications for an Operations Manager to support its finance, administration, human resources and event logistics functions. This is a part-time opportunity for an experienced operations professional who wants to contribute to a grassroots organisation supporting Black farmers and sustainable agriculture.
The position is remote, although applicants must be based in the Southeastern United States, and some travel will be required. The successful candidate will work approximately 20–25 hours per week and earn USD $38–$42 per hour, depending on experience.
The role is scheduled to begin on 1 October 2026, with applications closing on 7 September 2026.
SAAFON Operations Manager Job Overview
The Operations Manager will help strengthen SAAFON’s internal systems and organisational effectiveness as the organisation continues to support farmer-members and build capacity.
The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team to ensure that day-to-day operations run efficiently and that finance, human resources, administration and events are properly coordinated.
This is a particularly suitable opportunity for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple operational responsibilities within a small nonprofit environment.
Key details include:
- Job title: Operations Manager
- Organisation: Southeastern African American Farmers Organic Network (SAAFON)
- Location: Remote, Southeastern United States
- Job type: Part-time
- Hours: 20–25 hours per week
- Pay: $38–$42 per hour
- Start date: 1 October 2026
- Deadline: 7 September 2026
- Experience level: Managerial
- Cause areas: Agriculture, community development, environment and sustainability, and rural areas
Finance and Administration Responsibilities
A major part of the position will involve supporting SAAFON’s financial and administrative operations.
The Operations Manager will manage day-to-day finance activities, including deposits, accounts payable, invoicing, reimbursements and monthly bookkeeping tasks.
The role will also involve reconciling receipts, supporting transaction coding and helping allocate expenses to appropriate programmes.
Another important responsibility will be tracking project budgets. The successful candidate will use monthly expenditure reports to monitor budget performance and compare actual spending against planned expenditures across projects and programmes.
The Operations Manager will also maintain the organisation’s central subscription information and help organise communications received through SAAFON’s general information account.
Human Resources and Event Logistics
The position also combines human resources responsibilities with event coordination.
The Operations Manager will help coordinate recruitment and onboarding for new staff. This includes posting vacancies, organising applications, scheduling meetings and supporting completion of employee intake processes.
The successful candidate will also help ensure that organisational announcements and requirements are communicated effectively and implemented by the team. These may include benefits elections, mandatory training requirements and policy updates.
For events, the Operations Manager will support scheduling and logistics for internal meetings, retreats and events involving SAAFON members. Responsibilities will also include securing event insurance and communicating with insurance providers when necessary.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have at least five years of experience in an administrative role, with experience covering finance, human resources and office administration.
SAAFON is looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience designing and improving organisational systems, processes, policies, tools and practices.
Strong Excel skills are required, particularly the ability to organise and present financial information in a clear and understandable format.
Candidates should also understand fundraising and finance within the context of a small grassroots nonprofit organisation.
Other important requirements include:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Experience managing projects, timelines and people.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Comfort using virtual communication and technology platforms.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and external consultants.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Additional experience can strengthen an application. SAAFON particularly values experience working in grassroots movement-building environments.
Experience working with Black farmers or rural farming communities would be an advantage.
Candidates familiar with CRM, social media management and email marketing platforms may also be well suited to the role. Examples include Salesforce NPSP, Meta Business, Mailchimp and Constant Contact.
Experience using project management tools such as Monday.com, Asana or Trello is also preferred.
Salary, Benefits and Working Arrangement
The Operations Manager will receive $38–$42 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
The position also offers a healthcare stipend, paid sick and vacation leave, and annual professional development funding.
The expected workload is 20–25 hours per week, making this an opportunity for an experienced operations professional seeking part-time nonprofit employment.
Although the role is remote, applicants must be located in the Southeastern United States and should be prepared for some travel.
About SAAFON
SAAFON is a Black farmer-led, membership-based organisation working to elevate the collective power, prosperity and visibility of Black farmers committed to ecologically sustainable agriculture.
The organisation works across the Southeastern United States, U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean region, promoting connections between Black farming, history and culture.
Since 2006, SAAFON has supported farmers, advocated for food-system change and created spaces that strengthen Black farmer voices within sustainable agriculture and food justice movements.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their relevant operations experience.
Applications should be emailed to ops@saafon.org using the subject line “Operations Manager – [Your Name].”
The application deadline is Monday, 7 September 2026.
This opportunity is particularly relevant for experienced nonprofit operations professionals with strong finance, HR, administration and organisational systems experience who want to contribute to a grassroots organisation advancing sustainable agriculture and supporting Black farmers.
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