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1. Re: Lapg Digest, Vol 61, Issue 2 (info@quailsprings.org)
2. Executive Director Position at Fairview Gardens
(Santa Barbara Permaculture Network)
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Message: 1
Date: 8 Jun 2009 18:29:13 -0700
From: info@quailsprings.org
To: lapg@arashi.com
Subject: Re: [Lapg] Lapg Digest, Vol 61, Issue 2
Message-ID: <20090609012913.20011.qmail@mail.virtualtribes.net>
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Hello Friends of Quail Springs,
I'll be away for the office until June 9, but will check email from off site on
June 8 to respond to early course registration inquiries.
If you have an urgent or time sensitive matter, please leave a general phone
message at Quail Springs 805-886-7239.
Best,
Kolmi Majumdar
Programs Coordinator
info@quailsprings.org
Quail Springs Learning Oasis and Permaculture Farm
www.quailsprings.org
805-886-7239
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:38:06 -0700
From: Santa Barbara Permaculture Network <sbpcnet@silcom.com>
To: lapg@arashi.com
Subject: [Lapg] Executive Director Position at Fairview Gardens
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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@fairviewgardens.org>edsearch@fairviewgardens.org
The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is an equal
opportunity employer.
Thank you for your interest.
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