Executive Director

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Summary: Central Rivers Farmshed is looking for a new Executive Director to lead us through a very exciting transition into a new building. Grant funding has been secured to outfit this new location with amazing kitchen resources, and there is so much hope and excitement to use this space to support Farmshed’s mission of growing a resilient local food economy. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Leadership

• Collaborates with Farmshed’s staff and Board of Directors to move forward a strategic vision that aligns with the organization’s mission and demonstrates a commitment to local producers and eaters

• Collaborates with Farmshed’s staff and Board of Directors to develop and track organizational goals, ensuring that programs and operations reflect these goals

• Recommends and develops policies, procedures, and programs that move forward the organization’s strategic direction

• Regularly reports to the Board on the status of programs, and internal and external issues affecting the organization

• Assists the Board of Directors in the recruitment, orientation, and cultivation of new board members

• Implements practices and processes to ensure a strong sense of cooperation between the staff and the Board of Directors and committees

• Provides oversight and implementation of bylaws and other policies approved by the Board

• Ensures all organizational documents are up-to-date and that accurate reporting to regulatory agencies is fulfilled

 

Community Engagement and Outreach

• Serves as spokesperson for Farmshed; overseeing marketing, communication, and public relations efforts

• Conducts public speaking engagements and community outreach

• Establishes and maintains relationships with a robust and diverse group of stakeholders interested in supporting Farmshed’s vision and mission

• Cultivates relationships with individual donors and stakeholders

• Collaborates with other food and farming organizations in Wisconsin

• Leads the organization's advocacy efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, food justice, and access to local, healthy food

Personnel Management

• Provides oversight and support to staff, interns, and volunteers for day to day operations

• Facilitates organization of staff's daily tasks 

• Monitors staff progress and evaluates work products

• Reviews and approves employee timesheets and assures employees are paid on time

• Maintains an environment that promotes high staff morale

• Supports and motivates staff on an individual and collective basis

• Actively works to create a diverse and inclusive work environment

• Provides leadership for staff management including recruitment, hiring, supervision, evaluation and, if necessary, release of staff in accordance with Personnel Policies established by the board

 

Financial

• Oversees all fund development activities and work in partnership with the staff and Board of Directors to ensure sustainable and diverse revenue streams, including: foundation and government grants; individual giving/membership; community fundraising; corporate giving; and major donor development

• Develops budgets for Board of Directors review and approval

• Monitors progress and initiates changes to the budget(s) as appropriate

• Assures adequate control and accounting of all funds, including maintaining sound financial practices, and complying with all laws

• Pursues implementation of a plan for long range asset development

 

Facilities

• Develops and oversees facility maintenance and improvement plans

• Submits budget recommendations with justifications for equipment or facility improvements and monitors budget expenditures

• Monitors and controls supplies and equipment; orders supplies and tools as necessary

• Trains staff in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques

• Prepares and executes facility rental agreements for the kitchen and greenhouse

• Prepares documents and solicits bids from contractors for facility improvements or for equipment procurement

• Arranges for and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed

• Follows arrangements detailed in lease agreement and communicates with landlord as necessary

Preferred credentials:

• College Degree in related field (may include but not limited to: health and wellness, agriculture, organizational management)

• Work or volunteer experience in non-profit organizations

• Grant writing experience

• Budget management experience

• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate with other organizations to meet shared goals

 

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Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to 

ashleychrisinger09@gmail.com and info@farmshed.com