Executive Director

Location : Durham, North CarolinaJob Number : 6471EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR †FARMER FOODSHARE †DURHAM, NC

REQUEST : Do you have a commitment to and passion for the Farmer Foodshare mission? We seek a leader - persuasive, responsible, flexible, problem solver to collaborate with the Board.

This leader will have the enthusiasm and professional energy, creativity, detail-oriented, highly organized, and a professional demeanor as part of this team.

The right leader has an entrepreneurial spirit and will want to grow the organization. If you are a self-starter, results-driven, work independently, exceed goals, build relationships with ease, exhibit a strong work ethic, this opportunity may be for you!

The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors. The position is an exempt, full time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operations Management

ï Ensure high-quality program delivery, evaluation, and reporting systems that promote effective personnel and financial resources utilization.

ï Foster a culture of teamwork and accountability.

ï Build a positive work culture that supports a productive, diverse, and professional work environment.

ï Personnel †lead and manage; perform quarterly performance appraisals; communicate in huddles and staff meetings; support with policies and position descriptions;

provide consistent accountability.

ï Maintain focus on the engagement and retention of volunteers.

ï Sustain software platform processes.

ï Create and implement wholesale market logistics.

Financial Management

ï Ensure strong internal controls, fiscal responsibility, accountability, transparency, and efficient, accurate, and consistent financial operations and practices.

ï Develop, implement, and manage an annual budget for the Board's review and approval.

ï Perform daily, weekly, quarterly, yearly financial tracking, and analysis.

ï Produce relevant financial reports for Board review.

ï Prepare timely reports for the CPA.

Client / Donor Relations Management

ï Oversee fundraising through donor relations, grants, and campaigns.

ï Build and repair relationships with various stakeholders †farmers, community organizations, funders, leaders, etc.

ï Work with current farmers and reach out to new farmers, current FF buyers, new buyers, current donors, and new donors.

ï Cultivate positive and sustained relationships with local, state, and federal funders and foundations, corporations, and other major funding partners.

ï Develop and implement a plan to expand relationships and partnerships that will lead to sustainable, diversified funding streams, and significant philanthropic investments.

ï Serve as primary advocate, community builder, spokesperson, and administrator.

Strategic Planning / Development Management

ï Collaborate with the FF Board and appropriate staff members to develop a strategic one-to-three-year plan to expand FF's influence and impact in Durham County and across NC for food distribution.

ï Contact local, county, and state food distribution, nutrition, and public food assistance programs a plus.

Board Relations Management

ï Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to ensure proper governance.

ï Hold weekly meetings with Board Chair.

ï Maintain regular communications with the Board of Directors and provide them with the necessary support, counsel, and information required for effective governance.

ï Ensure a quality process for supporting the Board and their involvement in fundraising, strategic planning, program delivery, and increasing overall visibility.

ï Institute a quality process for building the board base and diversifying its membership to reflect the community served.

REQUIREMENTS :

ï Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college / university.

ï Ten + years' experience as a nonprofit executive director, preferably in food systems, having worked with employees, donors, volunteers, Board of Directors, and growing the organization.

ï Proven successful record in demonstrating sound judgment, administrative skills, and financial acumen necessary to oversee day-to-day operations, directing a staff of seven or more, and managing a budget of $1 million or more.

ï Excels in managing staff and building teams †hire, fire, train, reward, promote, lead, inspire, coach, and motivate others.

ï Uses QuickBooks for financial management.

ï Demonstrates a track record of community building and maintaining relationships across many sectors that fosters a spirit of collaboration with social services agencies, agriculture, government officials, and community leaders.

ï Substantiates fundraising experience with success in building dynamic relationships with key stakeholders, business and foundation leaders, and others who can influence individual, corporate, foundation, and government giving;

experience cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts.

ï Attributes †leader, visionary, strategic, analytical, transparent, authentic, honest, passionate, collaborative, team builder, community advocate.

ï Experienced in an understanding of food systems in North Carolina, advocacy and public policy are preferred.

ï Works on-site with staff consistently.

Benefits :

We provide health benefits and PTO.