Interested parties may submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@community-harvest.org by October 30, 2018.

The Community Harvest Project (CHP) is seeking a full-time Executive Director with passion for their mission and the experience and skills to guide the organization through its next phase.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in community building, hunger relief and non-profit management in the Central Massachusetts network.  The Executive Director must have the organizational skills to manage a growing organization, interpersonal skills to relate to a wide and diverse group of stakeholders including staff, volunteer board members, program partners, and donors; and strategic vision to guide CHP’s efforts into the future.
     
Community Harvest Project is dedicated to improving access to healthy foods through community engagement.  Through their volunteer farming, education, leadership programs and partnerships, they bring thousands of community members together each year to improve access to healthy foods for individuals and families in need across Worcester County.  In 2017, with the help of over 8,500 volunteers, CHP was able to grow and donate nearly 270,000 lbs. of fruits and vegetables, which equates to 1.2 million servings of healthy donated food distributed through hunger relief agencies.

Community Harvest Project is headquartered at Brigham Hill Community Farm and includes White’s Farm, both in North Grafton, MA.  As part of the organization’s next phase, the Executive Director will lead the development of CHP’s newest property, the Prospect Hill Orchard in Harvard, MA. Responsibilities will include developing new stakeholder relationships, pursuing funding and revenue generating activities, promoting the orchard, expanding the operations of the orchard, and ensuring its long-term viability.

For more information on CHP’s team, programs, and partnerships see www.community-harvest.org

Interested parties may submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@community-harvest.org by October 30, 2018.