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Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of a diverse global network to defeat hunger and improve lives through sustainable food and agroecosystem strategies. ECHO has a significant network of over 20,000 individuals and organizations built over 45 years working in more than 190 countries. These partners serve as the primary multiplier for ECHO tested options, strategies, and research.\nWHY JOIN ECHO\nAt ECHO, you will join a global Christian network committed to defeating hunger and restoring hope through sustainable agriculture. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and deeply committed to equipping leaders around the world with practical tools that create lasting impact. If you are passionate about faith-integrated service and sustainable solutions, you will find meaningful purpose in this role.\nSUMMARY:\nThe Site Manager provides operational leadership for ECHO's Florida site by overseeing buildings, maintenance, grounds, and field operations. This position ensures the site is safe, functional, welcoming, and prepared to support ECHO's global mission, staff, volunteers, partners, and guests. The Site Manager directly supervises the Field Techs and Facilities Manager, coordinates site priorities across departments, and stewards the site's facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and appearance with excellence and care.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nSite Operations and Stewardship:\nLead the daily operations of the Florida site and establish clear priorities for facilities, maintenance, grounds, and field operations.\nImplement the operational vision for the site in alignment with ECHO's strategic framework and the Florida site's role in global mission, hospitality, research, training, and engagement.\nEnsure the site is safe, functional, clean, attractive, and ready to welcome staff, volunteers, donors, partners, and visitors.\nDevelop and maintain annual, seasonal, and weekly operational plans that coordinate work across the site.\nServe as the primary point of coordination for site operational needs, emergencies, and competing priorities.\nGrant management for appropriate grants, including the NRCS grant.\nRespond to requests from the Deputy Director of Research and Resourcing to support technical, capacity-strengthening activities on-site. \nStaff Leadership:Directly supervise the Field Crew Leader, Facilities Manager, and Equipment Operator and Irrigation Technician.\nSet clear expectations, assign priorities, coach team members, and conduct regular performance conversations and evaluations.\nBuild a healthy, Christ-centered team culture marked by communication, accountability, service, and collaboration.\nEnsure staff receive appropriate training, tools, safety instruction, and support to perform their work effectively.\nCoordinate staffing and work schedules to meet routine needs, seasonal demands, special events, and emergency situations.\nBuildings, Maintenance, and Infrastructure:Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance for site buildings, utilities, roads, drainage, irrigation infrastructure, vehicles, tools, and equipment.\nDevelop and maintain inspection schedules, maintenance records, service agreements, and replacement plans.\nCoordinate contractors, vendors, permitting, and repair work while monitoring quality, cost, and timeliness.\nSupport planning and implementation of capital improvements, renovations, and site development projects.\nEnsure buildings, systems, and grounds meet organizational standards for safety, accessibility, hospitality, and responsible stewardship.\nField Operations Oversight:Supervise and support the Field Crew Leader in establishing priorities for agricultural field operations and demonstration areas.\nEnsure field operations support research, seed banking, training, tours, events, and the overall visitor experience.\nCoordinate with the Field Crew Leader on seasonal plans, equipment needs, irrigation infrastructure, weather preparation, and major field projects.\nReview field conditions and operational needs regularly, while allowing the Field Crew Leader to lead daily agricultural execution.\nBudget, Purchasing, and Resource Management:Develop and manage operating budgets for site operations, maintenance, and field activities.\nReview expenditures, approve purchases within assigned authority, and steward organizational resources responsibly.\nManage vendor relationships and help secure competitive pricing for services, equipment, and supplies.\nContribute to long-term capital planning and provide clear cost estimates and recommendations for site improvements.\nMaintain appropriate inventories of tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.\nSafety, Compliance, and Emergency Preparedness:Lead implementation of site safety practices in coordination with Human Resources and the Safety Committee.\nEnsure staff follow applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and safe operating procedures.\nMaintain emergency response plans for severe weather, fire, utility failure, equipment incidents, and other site risks.\nCoordinate required inspections, certifications, documentation, and corrective action related to site operations.\nPromote a culture in which staff identify hazards, communicate concerns, and take timely action.\nCollaboration and Mission Support:Collaborate with RIC Directors, Advancement, Global Farm Tours, Research, Seed Bank, Human Resources, volunteers, hospitality, and other departments to support shared goals.\nCoordinate operational preparation for tours, workshops, donor visits, conferences, work teams, and special events.\nSupport volunteers and work teams by helping ensure projects are appropriate, organized, safe, and adequately supervised.\nStay informed about ECHO's global work and communicate how the Florida site supports the mission and network.\nPerform additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Director of Engagement.\nQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS:Must adhere to the ECHO Statement of Faith and possess character traits consistent with ECHO's Core Values.\nDemonstrated ability to lead people, manage competing priorities, delegate effectively, and hold teams accountable.\nStrong working knowledge of facilities maintenance, grounds management, building systems, equipment, and operational safety.\nAbility to develop budgets, evaluate costs, manage vendors, and plan for both immediate and long-term needs.\nExcellent relational, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to collaborate across departments and translate organizational priorities into practical work plans.\nCommitment to hospitality, stewardship, and maintaining a site that reflects the quality and purpose of ECHO.\nREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, operations, agriculture, business, construction, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.\nFive or more years of related operational experience, including responsibility for personnel, budgets, facilities, maintenance, or site management.\nExperience supervising teams and coordinating contractors, vendors, and cross-functional projects.\nExperience in a nonprofit, ministry, agricultural, educational, or public-facing site environment is preferred.\nORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:Positions Directly Supervised:\nField Crew Leader, Facilities Manager\nOthers to Work Closely With:\nDeputy Director of Engagement, Human Resources, Advancement, Global Farm Tours, Research, Seed Bank, volunteers, hospitality, Finance, Information Technology, contractors, and vendors.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nWork is performed in office, building, shop, and outdoor environments. The position requires regular movement throughout the Florida site and the ability to work in hot, humid, rainy, and changing weather conditions. Exposure to dust, noise, machinery, chemicals, insects, and uneven terrain may occur when appropriate safety procedures are followed.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nThe employee must regularly walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and move throughout buildings and outdoor areas. The employee may occasionally climb ladders, operate vehicles or equipment, and lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds following appropriate safety procedures. The employee must be able to inspect facilities and grounds, use standard tools and equipment, and respond promptly to operational needs across the site.\nPOSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:\nThis is a full-time position. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, may be required based on business needs. Emergency response work may also be required where applicable to the role.\nTRAVEL:\nTravel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional domestic or international travel may be available or required to support organizational learning, project planning, or ECHO operations.\nOTHER DUTIES:\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nCompensation commensurate with experience\nComprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)\nShort- and long-term disability insurance\nCompany-matched 401(k) retirement plan\nGenerous paid time off, 12 paid holidays, 5 wellness days, plus paid birthday leave\n AAP/EEO STATEMENT:ECHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.\nIn compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status, genetic information, or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.\nECHO is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. ECHO’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. 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