Executive Director Food Bank

Description

Primary Functions:

Executive Director 2023
The Executive Director (ED) champions organizational values and leads Plenty! in fulfilling its goal to combat food insecurity in the community. The ED is responsible for community and donor relationships, fundraising, marketing and communications, ensuring safe and efficient operations, staff leadership, financial and risk management, and working with the Board of Directors to set and accomplish strategic goals.
Responsibilities of the Position:

LEADERSHIP
Work with Board of Directors to set strategic vision and implement plans to achieve goals
Monitor key dashboard metrics to ensure mission alignment and success
Manage and provide leadership to staff, including all HR functions (job descriptions, performance appraisals, annual goals, staff policies, compensation, etc.)
Limit or reduce all unnecessary risk and liability to the organization, volunteers and patrons.
Develop and oversee budget; monitor income and expenses, maintain fiscal responsibility
Work with the Board of Directors to identify opportunities, threats and obstacles both internal and external to the organization.

DEVELOPMENT
Develop, foster and maintain collaborative relationships with local government, non-profits, schools, civic and religious groups.
Identify and cultivate business sponsorships, donations and in-kind support
Participate in the effort to cultivate/develop individual donors and coordinate giving campaigns
Identify, apply for, and manage funds from government organizations, grants and foundations
Manage and/or coordinate with staff and/or the Board Plenty! sponsored events (e.g. community meals, open house, Tour de Dirt, etc)
Coordinate participation in community sponsored events relevant to our mission (e.g. health fairs)

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Manage general correspondence, both written and email: plenty@swva.net Oversee maintenance of website, Facebook and other social media
Manage and/or coordinate with staff and/or Board Plenty! sponsored events (e.g. community meals, open house, Tour de Dirt, etc)
Coordinate participation in community sponsored events relevant to our mission (e.g. health fairs)
Respond to media requests
Oversee maintenance of donor database; manage all communications, not performed by the Board.
Oversee Plenty!’s face to the general public, including advertising, signage, information materials and other print collateral
Use available resources (Board, staff, web-based content etc) to manage above marketing and communications

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Reports to Board of Directors
• Salaried, full-time position
• Flexible hours to meet the needs of programs and volunteer groups
• Attend Board meetings, retreats and continuing education as appropriate
• Uphold and embody the values and policies of the organization, including and especially the Good Neighbor
Policy
• Be an advocate for Plenty! and its patrons, able and willing to share our story with the community and guests

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 4-year college degree or higher
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and program management skills
• Fundraising/sales/marketing experience
• Demonstrated writing experience, grant writing a plus
• Volunteer management experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task, to prioritize the needs of the moment, the day and long-term projects within a fast-paced,
changing environment subject to frequent interruptions
• Ability to use data and metrics to develop creative solutions and passion for new initiatives; track & validate the
data
• Staff leadership skills; ability to model, inspire, motivate and create change
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Comfortable using web-based database and MicrosoX Office
• Non Profit experience a plus
• Ability to fill in where the need arises (pantry, food delivery, etc)

Job Duties

See description above

Skills Required

See description above

Work Schedule

Full Time, on site with flexible hours

Additional Info

This is an exceptional opportunity for the individual with the passion and skills to combat food insecurity as part of our beloved and established farm and food bank nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountain community of Floyd VA.

More information about our organization can be found at:
www.plentylocal.org

The ability to reliably commute to Plenty! or relocate to Floyd VA prior to work start is a requirement

Interested applicants should send a Letter of Interest and a resume to:
Plentyboard@swva.net