Company description

The Del Norte & Tribal Lands Community Food Council (DNATL CFC) is a regional nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the food system across Del Norte County and Tribal lands. Founded in 2010 by local community members responding to urgent gaps in access to healthy food, DNATL CFC has grown into a trusted leader in community-driven food system transformation.

We work collaboratively with farmers, ranchers, Tribal leaders, youth, and diverse community partners to improve nutrition security, expand local food production, and build an equitable and resilient regional food economy. Our programs focus on stakeholder engagement, nutrition and garden education, workforce
development, and strengthening the local food supply chain through improved infrastructure and market access. At our core, DNATL CFC is committed to ensuring that all community members—across cultures, geographies, and generations—have consistent access to healthy, local foods and a voice in shaping the systems that support them.

Job description

Do you care about food access, community well-being, and building organizations that truly serve their regions? DNATL CFC is hiring an Operations Director to help steward the internal systems behind our food system work.

This position supports staff, partners, and the Board by ensuring smooth operations, strong financial and HR practices, and compliant grant management—allowing our programs to focus on farmers, families, and community resilience. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director to strengthen internal infrastructure and support sustainable growth—all while contributing to a mission rooted in equity, collaboration, and community impact. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys building scalable systems, managing complexity, and bringing clarity and accountability to a growing nonprofit.

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