Rural Grocery Program Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Manhattan, KS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K - $68K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ October 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring a Rural Grocery Program Manager to support healthy food access initiatives and strengthen locally owned small healthy food retail businesses. The role involves organizing technical assistance, developing resources and programs, supporting funding efforts, and managing communications to enhance community access to healthy foods.

Highlights

Advance statewide healthy food access through rural grocery and small food retail business support.
Develop workshops, webinars, trainings, peer groups, retreats, and host the National Rural Grocery Summit.
Write and manage grant proposals and reports related to healthy food initiatives.
Maintain social media platforms and the program’s website.
Require proficiency with database management, CRMs, Adobe Suite, and other technologies.
Bachelor's degree with 3 years relevant experience required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in food systems, rural grocery, Extension, project management, and grant management favored.
Strong research, data analysis, organizational, and communication skills necessary.
Must have valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly within Kansas.
Salary range is $55,000 - $68,000 annually.