Project Hope announces Executive Director position

Are you looking for a sweet gig? Project Hope , one of our best examples of urban farming, is hiring an executive director.  The non-profit creates opportunities for youth enrichment in Spokane’s West Central and Emerson Garfield neighborhoods through community engagement, job training, and education.

Here are the details:

Description: Provide oversight and financial management, lead development, fundraising, and communications.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field or five years of experience in leadership and program development in a non-profit,
educational institution, or equivalent.

Details: Paid at $16.50/hr, 20hr/week, one year commitment to start. Further position description attached. Applications accepted through December 1, 2013.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Project Hope Spokane, 1428 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99207 or projecthopespokane@gmail.com .

Questions may be directed to projecthopespokane@gmail.com , or 509-703-7433

Desired skills and experience:

· Understanding and alignment with mission of Project Hope Spokane

· Experience with fundraising

· Experience supervising employees

· Familiarity with challenges of West Central and Emerson Garfield neighborhoods

· Experience coordinating events

· Public speaking experience

· Work with ‘at-risk’ youth

· Demonstrated leadership skills

· Skills in communications and marketing, including social networking, media communication, and familiarity with working with
non-profit boards, donors, foundations, and governmental entities

· Strong sense of community

· Working knowledge of food system and urban agriculture’s role within it

· Sense of humor

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain adequate financing for program needs through fundraising, grant-writing, donor relationships, and other
opportunities

· Provide oversight of all Project Hope Spokane staff

· Serve as committee chair or appoint appropriate chairs for Development, Board Development, HR, Farmer’s Market, Lawn Care, and
Riverfront Farm Advisory Committtee

· Maintain database of donors

· Oversee and develop all communications and marketing

· In conjunction with board, develop relevant and timely business plans for all project operations

· In coordination with Operations Manager and Board, develop business plans for program projects

· Program Development

· Research and apply for relevant grant opportunities, track monies received, and file timely reports on all grant funds

· Attend all board meetings and report on relevant staffing, finance, and development issues

· Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate organizations within the local community working on issues relevant to
the work of Project Hope Spokane

· Serve as an Ambassador of Project Hope Spokane in relevant community settings