Company description

The Wallace Centers of Iowa seeks to preserve the Wallace family legacy of agricultural innovation and public service with programs and two historic locations that connect Iowa's food, land and people. Our sites include the Wallace House in the Sherman Hill neighborhood of Des Moines and the Wallace Farm in rural Adair County.

Enriching communities and gathering together are at the core of our work at the Wallace Centers of Iowa and how we honor the Wallace family legacy. Our current programming includes locally sourced dining, produce production for food-insecure Iowans, agritourism, educational offerings and more. 

Job description

The Wallace Centers of Iowa seeks an entrepreneurial Executive Director: an individual who can help conceive and launch mission-driven growth initiatives that expand our audience, impact and long-term financial sustainability. We seek someone who can bridge the Wallace family legacy to forward-looking programs and partnerships that advance our communities, civic engagement and agrifood systems.

For a full listing of job duties and qualifications, please visit here. 

 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

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Deadline

December 24, 2025