[Scpg] Job Opening: Exec Director of Fairview Gardens $45, 000 - $50, 000 year

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The Center for Urban Agriculture at  Fairview  Gardens in California 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. Its  
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: _edsearch at fairviewgardens.org_ (mailto: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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