Client Relations Manager, Sustainable Agriculture Division

The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by implementing better business practices for biodiversity conservation and sustainability. Companies, cooperatives, and landowners that participate in our programs meet rigorous standards for protecting the environment, wildlife, workers, and local communities.

The Sustainable Agriculture Division of the Rainforest Alliance is a member of the International Secretariat of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), a coalition of independent, nonprofit conservation groups in Latin America. After more than 15 years of proving the concept with farmers, scientists and food and coffee industry leaders, certified sustainable products are finding increasing enthusiasm in the marketplace. RA and SAN manage a program to guide, motivate and verify social and environmental improvements on farms, awarding a seal of approval (Rainforest Alliance Certified) to farms that meet comprehensive standards.

Position Summary:

The Client Relations Manager will serve as a liaison between the marketing staff and other agriculture division staff, and each client ensuring seamless communication between all groups. This position will manage RA's Use of Seal process, organize trade shows and other events, and assist in developing marketing materials and a unified message for the RA certified products in an international marketplace.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred;
* Three years account or client management experience;
* Sales, marketing, and/or communications experience related to agricultural commodities or food products;
* Familiarity with certification programs such as organic or fair trade preferred;
* Clear understanding of concepts of sustainable agriculture preferred;
* Familiarity of the global coffee industry preferred;
* Must have excellent writing and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish;
* High degree of organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines;
* A strong commitment to the Rainforest Alliance mission with international conservation experience a plus;
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team that is both local, cross-divisional and international;
* Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet); and
* Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Compensation:Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.

To Apply:

Email, fax or mailresume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Email preferred.

Human Resources,
Rainforest Alliance,
665 Broadway, Suite 500,
New York, New York, 10012.

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