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Job Offer: Executive Director:Job description:Executive DirectorProject GROWSOrganizationProject GROWS TypeFull Time Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2021 College Degree Required?Yes income Range$50,000-$70,000 EmailE-Mail: annsnyder5@gmail.com Phone(703) 472-5188 Job detailThe Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for the Executive Director position at Project GROWS is a self-starter, passionate about food access and farm-located education, and understands the unique needs of underserved youth and families in the Shenandoah Valley. The ideal candidate will have outstanding communication expertise, an entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to strong fiscal management, and a deep knowledge of organizational leadership abilities, fundraising and grant writing. This position is best filled by an individual who has practice reporting to a board of directors or who has several years of management and senior-leader practice in a nonprofit setting and shows significant aptitude for leadership abilities in a growing organization.Organization description: Launched in 2012, Project GROWS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization with a mission to improve the overall health of children and youth in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County, Virginia. Through food production, on-farm education, in-school education, and food access programs, we bring nearly 200,000 servings of fresh, local produce each year to children and families in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County. Organizational Values: » Healthy, sustainable living » Respectful and authentic interaction » Transparency » Relicapability and accountcapability » Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging » Collaboration » Constructive feedback » Triple bottom line » Strategic, smart growth Listing description The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The major tasks of the Executive Director include: strategic program management, fiscal management and sustainable fundraising, staff management and development, and outreach and consciousness. The Executive Director is expected to uphold the organization’s values and represent the organization with integrity in the community. Additionally, the Executive Director is responsible for ensuring the advancement of Project GROWS' strategic priorities which include: consciousness and outreach, sustaincapability, diversity and inclusivity, and capacity and infrastructure. manager: Board Chair. The ED will meet regularly with the Board of Directors to communicate progress toward goals and impact made in the community. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will meet with the ED annually to evaluate the effectiveness of the ED's leadership abilities of the organization for the previous year. Job tasksMajor tasks:Management » supervise implementation of current strategic plan » Create systems to evaluate and monitor program progress and impact » Solicit continuing feedback from stakeholders, team members, and community members to inform programs annually » Work collaboratively with the Board to develop a governance pipeline Fiscal Management and Sustainable Fundraising » Develop annual fundraising plan and manage all aspects of individual giving including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship » Expand our current donor base through outreach and significant cultivation » Maintain organizational database of donors and community partners (Bloomerang software) » Maintain regular donor communication » Implement annual giving campaign that includes at least two solicitations of LYBUNTS and SYBUNTS » Solicit major gifts » supervise annual gala and other fundraising events all over the year as needed, in partnership with Fundraising Committee » supervise grants management including research, applications, appreciation, and reporting » Build relationships with potential corporate sponsors and solicit donations » Develop and solicit opportunities for earned earnings and program income » Develop annual organizational and programmatic budgets in conjunction with the Board of Directors and ensure that revenue and expenses stay within reason of annual budget » Process organizational mail, pay bills, and keep up with all state and federal nonprofit and corporate regulations » Manage cash flow, record keeping, fiscal processes and procedures including copying and depositing all checks, writing thank you notes, keeping records, etc. » Work in collaboration with accountant to provide payroll hours, monthly deposit records, and tax information » Work with Board Treasurer to provide monthly financial statements to Board of Directors » Hire and work with outside accountant to provide an annual financial review and manage payroll Staff Management and Oversight » Hire and manage staff providing job descriptions, annual work plans, and annual reviews » Provide program support and staff professional development » Build organizational capacity and infrastructure » Provide staff support to fill in critical gaps in core programming and to build programming in such a way that aligns with organizational vision and mission » Develop personnel policies and ensure compliance with these and with organizational bylaws Outreach and consciousness: » Create and manage marketing plan that includes: monthly e-newsletter, social media, website management, annual report, flyers, posters, a video for the gala, and regular press releases » Create consistent branding across all marketing materials » Cultivate engaged volunteers and stakeholders around Project GROWS' mission » Develop and grow relationships with community partners » Create sustainable collaborations through MOUs and other formal partner agreements » Develop a collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors » Give tours at the farm and deliver presentations locally and at statewide and regional conferences » Ensure organization participation in events all over the community » Cultivate donors, volunteers, and stakeholders through weekly potluck dinners at the farm expertise Requiredpractice and suitable education Five years practice in a nonprofit leadership abilities function preferred, a B.A. and practice in a related field is required. In addition, the prosperous applicant must have a basic knowledge of permaculture and be able to work outside in physically demanding environments, and possess an knowledge of the importance of affecting change through interpersonal relationships.expertise: Project GROWS seeks an individual with practice in strategic planning and implementation, financial management, and fundraising, with excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational expertise. This position requires the capability to manage various community relationships and to effectively and diplomatically communicate information verbally and in writing. practice with/knowledge of working with children and youth from diverse backgrounds strongly preferred, as well as proven capability to manage multiple priorities. Our next ED will also have the capability to build leadership abilities qualities and empower staff, volunteers, and children and youth, and will have the capability to build and maintain trust among all key stakeholders. Other: All candidates should be comfortable in an outdoor setting engaging with plants, comfortable working independently in an office setting, as well as comfortable providing instruction and/or workshops to youth on and off-site. Additional InfoCompensation: The Executive Director is currently a year-round, 40 hr/week position. Benefits include: health insurance, generous paid time off, and a share of farm produce. income is negotiable located on practice.Project GROWS is committed to inclusion, trust, respect, and a collaborative work life. We are committed to being rooted in and of our communities where we serve. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, discapability, gender identity or Veteran status. For more information about Project GROWS, visit www.projectgrows.org To Apply: Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Ann Snyder, Board Co-chair: E-Mail: annsnyder5@gmail.com There is NOT currently an application deadline, but we do encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Skills:
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