Project Manager- Independent Contractor

Greener Pasture is Hiring for a Contract Project Manager Greener Pastures is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated Contract Project Manager to support the execution of our visual storytelling projects, communications, and internal operations. This independent contractor role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, mission-driven environment and can turn big goals into clear next steps, timelines, and completed deliverables. Position Details Title : Contract Project Manager Type : Independent contractor Compensation : $25/hour Hours : Up to 30 hours per week Estimated gross monthly compensation: Approximately $3,225/month Location : Remote, with regular in-person meetings in the Twin Cities metro area Start date: As soon as possible Benefits : This contractor role does not include benefits or tax withholdings Travel : Mileage and approved project-related travel expenses will be reimbursed About Greener Pastures Greener Pastures is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that uses positive visual storytelling to help build a more humane, sustainable, and just food system. Our work includes farm features, documentary-style storytelling, photography, educational and advocacy projects, and storytelling support for farms and community partners. Learn more at togreenerpastures.org. Core Responsibilities Project Management: 50% Help manage Greener Pastures' visual storytelling projects for clients, community partners, and our own farm features. Responsibilities may include: Managing client and partner communications, scheduling, and customer service Supporting the Executive Director and creative team with problem-solving, planning, and execution Providing pre-production support, including scheduling shoots, arranging logistics, monitoring weather, managing gear rental needs, coordinating with contractors, confirming details with partners, and helping prepare interview participants Providing post-production support, including keeping projects on timeline, supporting quality control, coordinating delivery and closeout, and assisting with evaluation, grant reporting, and invoicing Helping manage storytelling projects, advocacy work, educational programs, fundraising initiatives, or events Coordinating logistics and helping delegate tasks to volunteers, working board members, contractors, and team members Other related duties as assigned Communications Support: 25% Help ensure Greener Pastures communicates clearly and consistently with audiences, donors, partners, and stakeholders. Responsibilities may include: Managing publication of the e-newsletter and social media Maintaining a content calendar Communicating Greener Pastures' work, projects, and impact to external partners and audiences Supporting audience growth, reach, and engagement Communicating updates to donors and prospective donors Overseeing creation of the annual report, including drafting content and coordinating with team members and volunteers Updating and maintaining the website, including publishing new projects, updating pages, checking for errors, maintaining consistent branding, and supporting strong pathways to the e-newsletter and donor engagement Other related duties as assigned Operations Support: 25% Help strengthen Greener Pastures' internal systems and administrative operations. Responsibilities may include: Updating and issuing invoices Helping prepare progress reports, financial documents, or other materials for the Board of Directors and funders Troubleshooting systems and identifying tools that help the organization work more effectively Supporting improvements to internal workflows and processes Updating internal policies, agreements, and operational documents Assisting with billing and subscription management Other related duties as assigned Ideal Candidate We are looking for a strong implementer and operational partner who can help make things happen internally while the Executive Director focuses on external partnerships, business development, stakeholder relationships, and storytelling. Strong candidates will have: 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in high volume, high follow-up, project- based and team-based roles. High energy high, superb customer service skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, people, and priorities Comfort working independently, collaboratively, and remotely with a small team Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn complex projects or ideas into clear next steps Ability to coordinate and motivate contractors, volunteers, board members, and team members, including through lateral management or managing up Comfort sharing thoughtful opinions, suggestions, and recommendations Resourcefulness, flexibility, and comfort working in a lean, start-up, nonprofit, or creative environment English fluency Access to their own technology and ability to work remotely Availability to meet in person in the Twin Cities metro area approximately once per week and be on-site as needed for shoots and events Timeline We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Strong candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis, with the goal of hiring within approximately two weeks. To Apply Please send your resume, and cover letter (including available start date and general workweek availability) to ... .