We're hiring!

The Border Queen Harvest Hub is hiring for an executive director. If you or someone you know is a fit, please encourage them to apply by May 17!

The Harvest Hub Executive Director has broad responsibilities in strategic efforts to improve local and regional food systems, as well as ensuring the effective operation of the organization. To be most effective, the director should have a collaborative leadership style and an ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining an openness to changing situations and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Champion the mission, vision and goals of Border Queen Harvest Hub in collaboration with the Board of Directors, staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure mission, operations, programs and resource development remain aligned.
• Advocate for the development and coordination of the local food infrastructure.
• Encourage the production, processing, distribution and sale of locally raised products.
• Develop economic, entrepreneurial and educational opportunities, as well as technical
  assistance related to local food production and consumption.
• Explore the possibilities of grants to facilitate the goals of BQHH and its members.
• Lead overall strategy for grant funding; oversee design and submission of grant applications, particularly at the state and federal level; and manage the implementation of grant-funded work.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant reporting and legal requirements. 
• Collaborate with government agencies, non-profit organizations, farmers, businesses and community groups to build strong partnerships.
• Collect and analyze data related to the performance of BQHH.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders and funders.

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer and software skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building effective relationships.
• Knowledge of Salesforce helpful.
• Ability to think strategically and implement innovative solutions. 
• Fundraising skills.
• Food systems knowledge.
• Proven experience in leadership roles.

Job Location: Remote and Sumner County
Compensation: Full time (40 hours/week). Pay will be based on level of experience and will be hourly.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three references to skf@shopkansasfarms.com by May 17.