Title: Director
Job Status: Year-Round Hourly Employee
Location: Indian Falls, CA
Position open until filled.
Please email resume and optional cover letter to DawnIndianFalls@gmail.com
About The Dawn Institute
The mission of the Dawn Institute is to support local food production and education in sustainable
agriculture and land stewardship, for the health and benefit of local communities.
Our primary goals for the next 3-5 years:
1. Rebuilding garden infrastructure and farm production
2. Directly addressing food access for underserved populations
3. Reach financial stability as an organization
4. Expanding our community partnerships in a meaningful way that targets longevity and success
5. Become deeply rooted in our community and show our genuine commitment towards long term change and positive development
Summary
The Director delivers strategic priorities for the nonprofit working with a variety of public and private, community and individual philanthropic stakeholders. The Director role is dynamic- maintaining both a big picture role as well on the ground management and coordination of programs and production farm. The director supervises all employees and will work to rebuild our 2 acre educational and production farm that sustained significant damage in the Dixie Fire. They hold a development and networking roll, working on grants and maintaining a steady donor revenue, as well as partnering with local stakeholders to deliver meaningful and effective programming that aligns with our mission and vision.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Hire and supervise farm manager
● Manage and maintain 2 acre educational and production farm along with farm manager
● Coordinate and supervise all Dawn programs including food access, educational, and job training programming
● Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in decision-making, financial accountability, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
● Provide financial management of the organization.
● Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance the organization’s mission.
● Produce grant proposals and reports for foundations.
● Oversee marketing and other communications efforts, including social media and annual report.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
● Must have a strong alignment with the mission and goals of The Dawn Institute and the ability to inspire others to support the work of TDI
● Experience working with non-profit organizations
● Experience working on farms and in education
● Ability to communicate effectively and work independently on specific projects, grants, administration, program development and evaluation
● Experience developing and managing budgets
● Ability to attract donors, new partnerships, staff and volunteers
● Has great interpersonal skills and ability to give and receive effective feedback
● Skilled at grant-writing and developing fundraising strategies
● Computer literate and proficient in Excel, Word, Google Docs, website and digital design
● Those with strong connections to local Indian Valley community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Hours: 20-40 hours/week
Compensation: $20-$30/hour depending on experience
