Job description

General Purpose
The Director is responsible for furthering the mission of the Yale Sustainable Food Project by providing students with opportunities to integrate the study of food, agriculture, and environment into their everyday life at Yale through academic inquiry and extracurricular activities. The Director is responsible for the project’s strategy, donor activity, programs, public relations, and staff, and for coordinating various activities related to food and agriculture happening on campus. The Director is also responsible for ensuring the continued integration of these principles and programs into the University’s identity and practices by working collaboratively with Yale Dining and the Office of Sustainability. The Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Financial and Administrative Services.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and six years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2. PhD preferred with a focus on sustainable food and agriculture, as well as a keen understanding of the cultural components of food
3. Minimum of five years experience in education, agriculture, and food
4. Experience with college teaching, administration and development

Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated management and leadership skills
2. Ability to collaborate with a variety of people and organizations (faculty, students, administrators, donors)
3. Excellent organizational skills
4. Superb written and verbal communication skills

Compensation

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Application instructions

Deadline

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