Ecology Center Background:

• Develop plans, policies, goals, and objectives for the Food & Farming Department in accordance with grant and compliance requirements, and the goals and strategies of the Ecology Center mission and strategic plan
• Develop and adhere to annual budget and fiscal control policies in collaboration with Finance & Operations Director and Deputy Director, monitor departmental expenses, and provide financial projections for program activities
• Oversee proposal and budget preparation, application, implementation, and execution of federal, state, and institutional grants and contracts following applicable requirements and regulations in order to meet grant deliverables
• Actively participate in organizational Leadership Team and engage in cross-organizational leadership, including the Ecology Center's efforts to advance Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) across the organization's policies, culture, relationships and programs
• Hire, train, supervise, support, coach, and evaluate performance of Food & Farming Department staff, including direct supervision of two Senior Program Managers; oversee development of collaborative, collegial program teams and department overall and support building positive, collaborative, equity-focused organizational culture
• Lead, develop, and oversee statewide programmatic activity of the California Market Match Program, the California Farmers' Market EBT project, the California Alliance of Farmers' Markets, and other emergent program areas
• Work proactively and collaboratively with like-minded organizations, local, state, and federal policy-makers to develop policies and initiatives to build and grow sustainable food systems
• Work with the Executive Director, Business Development Director, and Operations & Finance Director to lead fundraising for the Food and Farming Department; participate in organization-wide fundraising and other membership development events and activities
• Maintain and foster strong external relationships with key partners, including government, elected officials, program officers, and local, state, and regional food movement leaders, and community organizations
• Maintain familiarity with, follow, and ensure staff compliance with all Ecology Center policies and procedures in the performance of daily duties
• Present at conferences and workshops, and lead and participate in coalition and industry activities that further Ecology Center strategic goals
• Provide senior programmatic leadership on marketing and communications Occasionally back-upmarket management as needed
• Perform other duties assigned
• Supervise and provide guidance to direct reports and additional program staff, ensuring effective performance, professional development, and alignment with organizational
• Cultivate a strong and motivated team by providing support, setting clear expectations, and encouraging a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Foster a collaborative atmosphere by working closely with direct reports and other staff to achieve program objectives.
• Identify and implement strategies to build team engagement, improve performance, and ensure high levels of job satisfaction across the program.

Qualifications:

• Strong supervisory and staff management and motivational
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in a variety of environments and situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience working for and commitment to building sustainable food
• Demonstrated success in Experience managing federal grant
• The skills to build the farmers' markets as successful businesses while furthering the Ecology Center's environmental and community mission.
• Ability and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining relationships with participants including farmers, vendors, customers, neighbors, civic and movement leaders, and members of the public.
• Demonstrable ability to effectively resolve conflicts particularly
• The ability and willingness to enforce policies with staff, vendors, partners and the
• Demonstrated success with marketing, press, and
• Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and reporting

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Or minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, fundraising, communications, or related roles, along with supervising employees, preferably within the non-profit sector.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly talk or hear upto 6 hours a day; Regularly sit, type, and use keyboard/mouse up to 7 hours a day; Regularly sit and stand from chair up to 20 times a day; Occasionally stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms;
• Occasionally climb stairs and/ortakeelevator;Occasionallygetinandoutofcarupto6 times a day; and
• Occasionally drive in dry and wet weather, usually during daylight hours, but occasionally in the evening hours;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty five(25)pounds

Salary & Benefits:

• Pay range $99,830 to $119,796 DOE, plus full medical and dental insurance, optional vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, employer-matched 401kplan, Employee Assistance Program and AD&D.