SustainableHire3
E.D. of Food Educ. Foundation
Job Description:
A non-profit Foundation with the mission to inspire and empower people to make smart food choices by educating them about the benefits of healthy eating and nutrition seeks an Executive Director. One of the exciting aspects of their work is the target population they educate -- the next generation. The Foundation has developed educational programs for direct work with 4th and 5th graders, partnering with both public and private institutions.
Founded in 2004, the Foundation has a solid foothold in the Seattle, WA area, and relatively new inroads in New York City. The talented instructors reach approximately 400 classrooms a year at present; the 5-10 year goal is to expand their impact to closer to 1,500 classrooms annually, providing important information about food choices to over 40,000 young people each year
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic, financial and operational responsibility for the Foundation's bi-coastal staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. S/he will have proven development skills and hit the ground running to gain a deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations, and business plans. The staff is strong, and ready to take on more program management responsibilities, as the Executive Director focuses time and energy on increasing and diversifying the funding required to meet the goals for expansion.
Comfortable interacting with all ages, the ED will possess an outgoing personality that is also highly organized and able to juggle multiple priorities and projects. S/he is equally fluent in the classroom and the board room. We seek applicants with demonstrated success performing the following responsibilities. S/he has the skills to:
- Oversee consistent quality of Foundation programs, finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems,
- Lead, coach, develop, and retain the Foundation team,
- Develop new fundraising sources, and deepen relationships with existing supporters,
- Build, meet and grow a budget that supports the Foundation's operations and expansion into a robust bi-coastal program,
- Network locally and nationally, and across a variety of mediums to increase recognition and support for the Foundation's programs,
- Support the work of the Board, and maintain strong communication with them, to preserve a collective vision and direction for the Foundation goals and activities,
- Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence and rigorous program evaluation, with effective data capture and reporting systems to track progress, evaluate program components and communicate those results,
- Create and deliver presentations about the Program in front of large audiences, with diverse interests and in a variety of settings,
- Identify and make initial contact with appropriate schools to participate in the Foundation's Program,
- Create, implement and assess effectiveness of the Program's internal and external communications, and
- Work with Foundation Board of Directors on all aspects of Foundation.
Job Requirements:
- Four year college degree
- 3+ years fundraising experience
- 2+ years experience in non-profit administration
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Power Point and Access
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities while delivering timely and accurate results
- Ability to work well independently as well as in a team-environment
- Genuine ability to, and satisfaction with, interacting with diverse age groups
- Availability to travel for up to a week at a time several times per year
- Reliable personal transportation and valid WA Driver's License
- Outgoing and organized
This salaried position can work from either Seattle or New York City, with a slight preference for the latter. The location may affect office environment. To apply, please submit both your resume AND a cover letter.
The Foundation is the passionate endeavor of a culinary group committed to pure and wholesome ingredients and creating fresh and full-flavored foods. Working to educate youth now will help grow an educated population that supports agriculture and people that provide these ingredients into the future.
The company provides full benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k, Bonus, Sick Leave, Vacation and Holiday Pay.
About SustainableHire3:
Our client is a non-profit Foundation committed to promoting sustainable agriculture by educating youth about good food choices.They are an equal opportunity employer and seek qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, disability, or national origin. Women and diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.
