Executive Director Josephine County Food Bank
- Date Posted May 03, 2021
- Location Grants Pass, OR
- Category Nonprofit
- Job type Full-Time
The Josephine County Food Bank has been serving our community since 1990. Originally, we were part of the Josephine County Community Action Agency and were run as a county program. During the early years, we developed our network to serve hungry individuals and families throughout the county. Along the way, we have managed to build many long-lasting partnerships.
In 2005, the County discontinued funding for the Josephine County Food Bank. Thankfully, the United Community Action Network stepped in to run the program. In 2010 a community collaboration between the City of Grants Pass, United Community Action Network, Rotary Clubs of Grants Pass, and many local donors resulted in the construction of a new 10,000 square foot food storehouse. This also marked the establishment of Raptor Creek Farm, an onsite community garden used to grow food for local families.
Today, the Josephine County Food Bank is an independent non-profit organization. In addition to collecting, storing and distributing food, our unique location allows us to efficiently incorporate fresh farm grown foods as part of our program. We look forward to continuing to serve our community from our food distribution center at Raptor Creek Farm.
Job description Job Title: Executive DirectorStatus: Exempt
Classification: Full Time
Supervises: Farm Manager, Program Coordinator, Warehouse Manager, Development Coordinator, and Accountant
Reports To: Board of Directors
Job Information: The Josephine County Food Bank (JCFB) is a community emergency food hub located in Grants Pass, Oregon and serving Josephine County. We participate in the Oregon Food Bank Network of Regional Food Banks. Our own distribution network includes 27 partner agencies in Grants Pass, Wolf Creek, Merlin, Williams, Selma, and Cave Junction. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for JCFB consistent with its mission to create access to healthy food and resources in Josephine County. The Executive Director shall provide leadership to the Food Bank’s work and the achievement of the organization’s goals by articulating the problem of hunger and JCFB’s response to our many shareholders: Board of Directors, volunteers, staff, partner agencies, donors, our clients, and our community. The Executive Director shall strive to build these many groups and individuals into an effective team to work toward the elimination of hunger.
General Responsibilities include: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration and management of JCFB and Raptor Creek Farm (RCF) including service programs, fund raising, and business operations. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy development, community development, and administration of personnel and fiscal management and public relations.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social science, or related field and two year’s work experience in program development and management or satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and training. • Project management experience. • Proven success building community partnerships. • Experience working with and training volunteers. • Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, ability to handle interruptions, and maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work. • Supervisory experience. • Experience with inventory, fiscal and recordkeeping systems. • Professional knowledge of English grammar, spelling and usage. • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office environment (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and standard office equipment. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to create presentations and develop reports that may contain technical information. • Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution and meeting facilitation skills. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and understand the needs of low-income families and individuals. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to obtain food safety certification. • Ability to move and lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. • Safe driving record, current vehicle insurance and ability to use personal vehicle for JCFB business. • Must be able to pass criminal background check, and drug screening. This position works with vulnerable populations and children, and could potentially need to operate machinery. • High level of flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing conditions and shifting demands. • Community food security and local food systems experience preferred, not required. • Experience in proposal development, fundraising and grant writing desired.
Compensation this position is : salaried, 50k-75k Application instructions