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This job expired on October 29, 2015

Executive Director Illinois Farmers Market Association

  • Date Posted August 30, 2015
  • Location Urbana (or anywhere in ), IL
  • Category Nonprofit
  • Job Type Part-Time
Job Description About Us:

Our mission is to provide educational support for farmers market organizers, farmers, vendors and other community food and nutrition organizations through partnerships, resource-sharing, and training on best management practices, operating procedures, and state regulations through workshops, webinars, and various social marketing venues.

IFMA is committed to growing a Farmers Market community via the following objectives:
  • Partnering  with local community and state organizations in educating the farmers, market managers and the general public on the economic, health and social benefits of providing and promoting consumption of  fresh, locally grown products at farmers markets.   
  • Increasing the number of farmers markets that accept the Illinois LINK card which will greatly expand SNAP recipients’ access to fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and other eligible food products.   
  • Working with the Illinois WIC and Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Programs, Illinois Farm to School Program, the Commission to End Hunger, Feeding Illinois and other nutrition programs in developing outreach strategies for providing families and children with increased access, education and training for farmers and market managers. 
The Opportunity:

IFMA is seeking applicants for the position of the Executive Director. The Executive Director is currently a part-time position but has the potential to grow to a full-time role within the organization. The ideal candidate is innovative, organized, energetic, has excellent communication skills, can work independently and embraces the power of creative community connections. The Executive Director will support IFMA in its work to assist and promote successful development of farmers markets throughout Illinois. The Executive Director will work with the IFMA Board, supervise staff and contractors, fundraise, secure and manage grants, market and collaborate with a wide variety of partners, funders and stakeholders in order to further IFMA goals.

The Executive Director is currently a part-time position but has the potential to grow to a full-time role within the organization. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Compensation this position is How to apply
This job expired on October 29, 2015
DeadlineSeptember 14, 2015

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