Associate Director of People & Culture

The Associate Director of People & Culture at NSAC will:

• Develop, implement, and manage personnel policies that support our mission, culture, and strategic goals
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance evaluation, benefits administration, compliance, and professional development initiatives
• Serve as a key resource for all employees, helping to strengthen organizational culture, navigate workplace challenges, and ensure compliance with labor regulations
• Lead on the full scope of NSAC's HR functions including personnel policy development, recruiting, hiring, onboarding/offboarding, benefits, and performance management

This role supports NSAC's mission to advance sustainable agriculture and food systems by building a strong, equitable organizational culture that enables staff to effectively advocate for federal policy reform that nourishes people, stewards the environment, and builds strong economies.

Required qualifications and skills:

• At least 7-10+ years of experience in HR or personnel roles inclusive of key functions such as hiring, benefits, and policy development
• Understanding of and experience within or in proximity to unions, ideally including at least 1 year of HR experience in a non-profit unionized environment
• Demonstrated understanding of how racial equity intersects with workplaces, and ability to apply this understanding to equitable personnel practices
• Ability to initiate, facilitate, and mediate difficult conversations with staff at every level of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in virtual, hybrid and in-person working environments
• Strong project management skills and exceptional initiative and interpersonal skills

NSAC offers a competitive non-profit salary with hiring range of $94,000 - $102,000. Benefits include:

• Generous vacation and other time off policy
• Health, dental, and long-term disability insurance
• Matching employer contributions in a retirement plan
• Financial support for professional and personal development
• Flexible work policy allowing for hybrid/remote work when possible

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities. Racial justice is a core tenet in their work, with a commitment to challenging historical and ongoing racial inequities.