Farms at Work seeking Executive Director

Things looking a bit different?

Nope, you're not on the wrong site – we're updating our look and content! Keep your eyes peeled for more changes!

Author: Sustain Ontario

Posted: August 6, 2022

Categories: GoodFoodBites / Opportunities

Farms at Work is currently hiring a new Executive Director to lead the organization in Peterborough.

The Executive Director will support and guide the Farms at Work mission, including:

Providing leadership and direction to the organization; working in concert with the Board in developing high-level strategic plans
Fiscal management: operating within the approved budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization, and maintaining the organization in a positive financial position
Developing fundraising plans to meet the organization’s financial needs, including identification of prospective donors, revenue-generating programs/events and grants
Serving as Farm’s at Work’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public; marketing/communications – delivering on-brand communications
Establishing and maintaining relationships with other organizations to strategically enhance Farm’s at Work’s Mission.
Developing annual operating plans and budgets, with specific deliverables
Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the organization
Hiring, managing, and retention of competent, qualified staff

Farms at Work is a non-profit organization, working to support a thriving farm community through providing space for experimentation, demonstration, hands-on learning, knowledge sharing and community building. Learn more on their website here.

What the new ED will bring to the table:

Minimum 7 years of experience, with post-secondary education in a related field (or an equivalent combination of work experience & education
Proven success in leadership and stakeholder relations
Experience setting and following through operational plans
Proven practical experience and knowledge in the food and farming sector

See the full job posting, including how to apply, online here.

Applications are due on August 15, 2022.