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JUST FOOD seeks an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. JUST FOOD’s (www.justfood.org) vision is a socially just, environmentally sustainable and healthy food system for all. Just Food’s mission is to empower and support community-led projects that increase access to locally grown food, especially in underserved NYC neighborhoods. Throughout our 19-year history, Just Food has connected New York City residents of all economic backgrounds with local, sustainable food and the farmers who grow it. Our networks are building a robust local-family-farm economy and growing healthier citizens—all while shrinking our collective environmental footprint. With an operating budget of $1.4 million and a staff of 14, Just Food’s programs build the capacity of New Yorkers to grow their own food; create direct connections to local food producers; cook healthy, delicious meals; and advocate for a more just and sustainable food system. Executive Director: Just Food seeks an Executive Director with demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice and the skills, passion and drive to lead the organization into the future. The Executive Director will be tasked with vision, leadership and pursuit of Just Food’s mission and goals, managing and supporting a dedicated staff, cultivating relationships with the communities that support and the communities that are served by Just Food, and procuring resources to sustain organizational stability and growth. The new Executive Director will work directly with the Board of Directors and senior staff to implement a new strategic plan, adopted in late 2013, enhance and execute fundraising strategies, and plan and manage operations of a new office and training center. We are looking for someone who is passionate about this position and Just Food’s mission. Our ideal candidate will hit the ground running and help build upon the momentum we have currently established. Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to ensure ongoing programmatic excellence Oversee fundraising and development efforts with a view to diversifying Just Food’s funding streams to support existing program operations and expand capacity to implement the new strategic plan Sustain a positive work environment at Just Food by maintaining the collaborative culture and cooperative working relationships JUST FOOD 1133 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1515, NYC 10036 tel: 212.645.9880
fax: 212.645.9881
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www.justfood.org
Oversee and support the active engagement of Just Food board members, event committees, partnering organizations, funders and volunteers Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors: serve as ex-officio of each committee, seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for the organizations’ operations Establish consistent quality of finance, administration and human resources systems and processes needed to achieve strategic goals Lead, coach, develop, motivate and inspire the Just Food team to achieve the agency’s mission Ensure effective systems for rigorous program evaluation to track progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents Raise Just Food’s visibility as a leader in our field of expertise and serve as the agency’s representative to all external stakeholders including but not limited to funders, organizational partners, the food industry, media, government and other agencies
Qualifications The ED will be thoroughly committed to Just Food's vision, mission, and approach. All candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include: At least 10 years of senior management experience; track record of effectively leading outcomes-based programs Strong social justice orientation with an understanding of and commitment to food justice Experience working with and developing programs in underserved communities Ability to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that includes funding from diverse sources Unwavering commitment to quality programs and demonstrated ability to use different types of data effectively to evaluate programs Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high performing teams Fiscal management sensibilities to ensure financial health of the agency Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships Strong understanding of marketing and public relations functions with the skills to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed Application Process: Just Food is working in partnership with Community Resource Exchange (CRE – www.crenyc.org) to fill this position. It is strongly advised that you submit a cover letter indicating why you think you are a fit for the Executive Director position at Just Food in addition to your resume that details your qualifications and experience by e-mail to
[email protected] As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Just Food is committed to creating a workplace that respects and values diversity of cultural, ethnic and experiential backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates who represent the communities we serve to apply.
JUST FOOD 1133 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1515, NYC 10036 tel: 212.645.9880
fax: 212.645.9881
[email protected]
www.justfood.org
