Texas Center for Local Food

Executive Director

Texas Center for Local Food

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $40,000 - $45,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Ensure ongoing operational excellence, rigorous evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.
  • Provide resources needed for the TCLF team to meet its mission and for the team to have what they need to do their jobs and provide high quality services with joy.
  • Manage and coach staff, oversee performance, work planning, and professional development.
  • Actively engage and energize TCLF’s Board members, partnering organizations, and funders.
  • Generate revenue through sales of services, including TXFED.org, Texas Local Food Directory listings, and general services contracts for training and technical assistance.
  • Lead grant prospecting from public and private sources, working with the team to develop mission-aligned, competitive proposals.
  • Maintain robust progress tracking systems, regularly evaluate operational components, and measure successes that can be communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the Financial & Administrative Manager and TCLF team to prepare financial and progress reports for funders and stakeholders.
  • Deepen and refine all aspects of communications – from web presence to external relations with the goal of maintaining a strong brand, to internal communication that maximizes mutual understanding.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and adhere to high ethical standards.
  • Use external presence and relationships to secure new opportunities for TCLF.
  • Be a positive role model for stakeholders and support the mission of TCLF.
  • Use effective verbal and written communication to present information accurately and clearly.
  • Present all materials in a well-organized format to ensure they are easily understandable and, where necessary, reusable by others.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any field.
  • At least five (5) years of senior management experience with a successful leadership track record.
  • At least five (5) years of experience with farming, agriculture, or local food systems.
  • At least two (2) years of personal self-work on dismantling racism and other systems of oppression.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively to focus on impactful work.
  • At least three (3) years of experience in financial management for budgets exceeding $500,000.
  • Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performing, self-directed teams.
  • Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to management.
  • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
  • Ability to proactively lead mission-driven work with passion and integrity.
  • Highly proficient in office technology (MS Word, Excel), web platforms, email, etc.
  • Valid driver’s license.
Benefits
  • Salary is $40,000-$45,000/year for part-time (20 hours/week)
  • health care reimbursement
  • technology stipend
  • paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial managementbudgetinggrant prospectingproposal developmentmarketingpublic relationsfundraisingperformance evaluationoperational excellencecommunications
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingorganizational managementeffective communicationcollaborationadaptabilityentrepreneurial mindsetinnovationprioritizationintegrity
Certifications
Bachelor's degreevalid driver's license