[Lapg] Executive Director Position at Fairview Gardens

Santa Barbara Permaculture Network sbpcnet at silcom.com
Mon Jun 8 18:28:31 PDT 2009


The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is looking for a 
permanent Executive Director:


CUAFG, also know simply as Fairview Gardens, is a small organic farm 
nestled in the city of Goleta. It's location among suburban 
neighborhoods presents both unique opportunities and challenges. 
World renowned, Fairview has been a farm for over 100 years and now 
serves the community with both local organic produce and as a center 
for education and outreach. If you want to work on a beautiful 
organic farm with dedicated people making positive change in a 
community ripe for transformation with food, education, and 
sustainability, then this is THE opportunity for you. If you have 
passion for and/or experience in community food systems, skills and 
experience in raising funds, designing and managing educational 
programs, and adeptly managing a budget, then we need you. Do not 
hesitate; application materials are due by June 22, 2009.

Job Description:
Executive Director reports to CUAFG Board of Trustees
The overall responsibility of the Executive Director is to manage the 
administration, educational programs, and fundraising activities of 
the corporation consistent with the mission and policies established 
by the board of the Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, 
the CUAFG Articles of Incorporation, and the Agricultural 
Conservation Easement.
The Executive Director co-manages the non-profit component of the 
production farm along with the Farm Manager.  The following duties 
are either completed by the ED or potentially delegated to other 
staff or contract workers when the budget permits.

Area of responsibility                              Duties
Fiscal management                                Develop and monitor 
budgets (annual and other) for board adoption with Farm Manager
                                                                   Monitor 
income and expenses; prepare monthly reports.
                                                                   Approve 
expenditures
                                                                   Assure 
that business practices comply with applicable federal and state 
employment laws, tax law, etc.
Fundraising                                             Develop 
long-range and sustainable fundraising plans to carry out and further 
the mission of CUAFG.
                                                                   Nurture 
relationships with donors; develop donor recognition program.
                                                                   Serve 
as primary contact for all grants, Grant tracking and reporting
                                                                   Maintain 
database of donors.
                                                                   Conduct 
annual appeals.
                                                                   Coordinate 
planning and execution of capital campaigns in collaboration with BOT
Educational programs                            Develop, plan and 
implement Farm-to-School program, guided tours, summer camp, 
workshops and new program initiatives.
                                                                   Seek 
funding for Education Initiatives
                                                                   Collaborate 
with FM in supporting internship program logistically and through fund raising.
Board of Trustees support                     Assist Board President 
in planning the agenda and materials for monthly meetings; file minutes.
                                                                   Attend 
board meetings.
                                                                   Identify 
critical issues and advise board on options.
                                                                   Provide 
staff support for board committees when appropriate.
                                                                   Arrange 
training sessions when appropriate.
Personnel management                         Hire, train, 
co-supervise administrative staff
                                                                   Hire, 
train, supervise education and development staff.
                                                                   Monitor 
efficiency and effectiveness.
                                                                   Conduct 
goal setting and performance reviews.
Planning &
Governmental relations                          Manage CUP compliance 
(with project manager).
                                                                   Follow 
through with Education and Stand permitting process
                                                                   Represent 
CUAFG to city staff and decision-makers.
                                                                   Assure 
compliance with applicable codes.
                                                                   Apply 
for necessary permits
                                                                   With 
board, staff, and Farm Manager, coordinate and develop long-term 
strategic planning:
                                                                         Programs,
       Capital improvements,
       Business plan.
Community relations                              Serve as primary 
spokesperson and media contact for CUAFG.
                                                                   Publicize 
organization and its activities.
                                                                   Maintain 
communications with neighbors.
                                                                   Seek 
partnerships for common goals.
And other tasks that may be required from time to time to carry out 
the overall responsibilities of the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
    * Experience with and understanding of organic agriculture and 
local food networks.
    * At least 3-5 years of direct work experience raising funds and 
managing a budget for a company or non-profit.  BA/BS, Masters Degree 
preferred with work experience.
    * Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    * Must be able to work independently and work as a team member.
    * Experience working with the media.
    * Possess advanced computer skills (specifically, Quick books, 
Excel, Quark, Publisher, Word processing.

Desired Qualities
    * Experience in conflict resolution and mediation
    * Planning and construction experience
    * Spanish speaking a plus

Compensation:
Starting Salary range $45,000-55,000 DOE

Application Process:
    * Cover letter with an overview of your qualifications for the position
    * Resume
    * Three professional references (name, address, phone number and email)
    * One page response to each of the following:
a)      How would you increase the economic efficiency of a 
non-profit organization like CUAFG?
b)      How would you present CUAFG to the local community in order 
to gain their financial and political support?
    * Application Deadline:  June 22, 2009
        * Phone/ On-site Interviews: Late June - Early July
        * Start Date: Late July- August

Send information to:  (email preferred)
Adam Green/Adrianne Davis, Human Resources Committee
Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
P.O. Box 396
Goleta, CA 93117
Email: <mailto:edsearch at fairviewgardens.org>edsearch at fairviewgardens.org
The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is an equal 
opportunity employer.
Thank you for your interest.

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