Job Title: Stewardship Program Manager
Location: 125 N Hilton St, Baltimore, MD
Hours: 20–30 hours per week
Compensation: $30/hour

Application Deadline: August 22, 2025

Start Date: September 1, 2025

About Acres4Change

Acres4Change (A4C) is a mission-driven nonprofit committed to increasing land access and ownership for historically marginalized BIPOC farmers in Baltimore. Through our flagship Stewardship Program, we provide hands-on training, leadership development, and a pathway to cooperative land ownership. Our indoor mushroom farm, Charm City Caps, serves as both a learning lab and a revenue-generating enterprise that supports our long-term goal of community-led food sovereignty.

Position Overview

The Stewardship Program Manager will lead the day-to-day coordination and execution of A4C’s Stewardship Program (15-20 hrs/week) and support operations, marketing, and sales at Charm City Caps Mushroom Farm (5-10 hrs/week). This role is ideal for a highly organized, community-centered leader with experience in program management, food systems, and social impact work. You’ll support a cohort of Stewards, collaborate with interns and volunteers, and help grow the visibility and impact of our mushroom farm.

Key Responsibilities

Stewardship Program (15-20 hours/week)

• Manage program documentation: onboarding forms, schedules, timesheets, evaluations, and grant reports.

• Facilitate weekly Steward check-ins and team meetings.

• Coordinate speakers, field trips, and other educational opportunities aligned with the curriculum.

• Oversee recruitment, interviews, onboarding, and orientation for Stewards, interns, and volunteers.

• Offer mentorship and logistical support to Stewards and alumni in their land search, site development, and cooperative planning.

• Compile and submit data, narratives, and surveys for grant proposals and reports.

• Attend A4C staff meetings and represent A4C at Farm Alliance of Baltimore monthly meetings.

• Upload photos, videos, and media content to the A4C shared drive for communications and outreach.

• Perform other duties as needed to support organizational capacity and growth.

Charm City Caps Mushroom Farm (5-10 hours/week)

• Support weekly cultivation shifts and farm operations in collaboration with Stewards.

• Work closely with the Mushroom Farm Manager to ensure smooth production, quality control, and adherence to safety protocols.

• Assist in managing mushroom inventory and shift schedules.

• Coordinate and support sales and marketing efforts, including managing product listings, developing promotional materials, and sharing updates via social media and newsletters.

• Represent A4C at farmers’ markets and pop-up events; coordinate sales staffing and logistics as needed.

• Collect and maintain data on sales and customer feedback for continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing educational, workforce, or community-based programs.

• Strong facilitation and supervisory skills; experience working with students and volunteers.

• Working knowledge of sustainable agriculture and food systems (mushroom farming a plus).

• Familiarity with farmers’ markets, direct sales, and food-based social enterprises.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Proficiency in digital tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, spreadsheets, email marketing platforms, Canva, and social media.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Deep alignment with A4C’s mission and values, particularly around racial equity, land justice, and economic self-determination.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.

• Must reside in Baltimore City or within a 30-minute drive (approximately 20 miles) of the city.

Additional Information

This is a part-time, position without benefits. As a small, rapidly growing nonprofit, we are seeking a team member who is entrepreneurial, flexible, and passionate about growing with the organization while building community wealth through farming and land ownership. 

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to:
📧 info@acres4change.org
🗓️ Application Deadline: August 22, 2025

Acres4Change is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.

PART-TIME GRANT WRITER

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per month

Start Date: Immediately

Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience

What We Seek:

We are looking for a skilled and innovative Grant Writer to spearhead the organization’s fund-development efforts. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of grant writing experience specifically in racial justice, food justice, and sustainable agriculture. This position requires knowledge of and connections to local/regional foundations and government funding agencies. The position requires strong time management skills, creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to the vision and mission of A4C.  The Grant Writer will join a diverse team of highly committed and driven individuals.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the founder and Board of Directors to create a 3-year fund-development plan and prepare and submit monthly grant proposals.  Responsibilities include:

·      Researching industry trends, funding prospects, and funding trends

·      Writing high-quality grant proposals

·      Creating fund-development systems and procedures for the organization

·      Networking and outreach to potential donors

Qualifications/Competencies:

·       BA Degree in related field

·       Minimum of five years’ experience in Development

·       Excellent written communication skills

·       Demonstrated research, group process, and collaboration skills

·       Desire to be part of a start-up organization

How to apply: Email résumé and cover letter to info@acres4change.org