Job Description

Develop Your Regenerative Farming, Education, & Agritourism Dream Job Executive Director About Our Nonprofit Farm
Hungry World Farm is a nonprofit 175 acre farm that inspires and educates people on the benefits of regenerative agriculture. Our farm is located in Central Illinois about 2 hours west of Chicago along the I80 and the Amtrak line. The beautiful topography includes bluffs, valley, Plow Creek, 75 acres of forest, and over 50 acres of pasture/crops, barns, outbuildings, and a produce packing and storage center. Uniquely, for many years our farm was an Intentional Community and has 10+ Airbnb rentals, an education center, commercial kitchen, woodfired pizza oven, with additional building, RV and camping sites planned. Our market garden and livestock operations provide delicious and nutrient dense food to thousands of people every year. The possibilities for our regenerative farming, education and agritourism enterprises are endless! See more details and photos at www.HungryWorldFarm.com and Facebook/Instagram @hungryworldfarm Our Enterprises Our organization has gone through many changes since the Covid pandemic and we are pivoting to a dynamic entrepreneurial business model focused on agritourism and educational activities that are deeply rooted in regenerative farming and soil health. Our operations in the next several years will likely include:

• Market Garden supporting food banks, CSA, and Farmers Market
• Livestock including pastured poultry and forest fowl, sheep, cattle, and \xe2\x80\x98petting zoo\xe2\x80\x99
• Foraging, mushrooms, composting
• Silvopasture and Agroforestry projects
• Airbnb rentals and camping sites
• On-farm & online educational tours, workshops and volunteer experiences

Our 3 to 10+ year plans will likely use the Holistic Management framework to help establish our nonprofit farm as a top 5 midwestern agritourism destination. The Executive Director Position As we pivot from a traditional small nonprofit model, to an ambitious, social enterprise vision, we are looking for executive leadership with strong capabilities in two areas: Business Development: including financial management, business development, online marketing and sales experience to ensure enterprise profitability. Resource Development: Building a large Board, volunteer, donor, and grant funder base to capitalize our startup operations and support the parts of the organization that have less income potential. Ideal Applicant The ideal person for this role is a person with skills in these key areas who is able to focus their work on activities that either (a) immediately create the most financial value, or (b) build longer term relationships and systems that can bring in and leverage resources. The ideal candidate will also need to be flexible in their interests, energy and time, as the role might require shifting in the same day from, for example, relationship building to budget planning to moving chicken tractors. Thus, a passion for regenerative agriculture is required. The role also requires someone who can successfully move between communities from farms, to churches, to Boardrooms. Who understands small town rural culture, affluent suburbs, and urban city dwellers. What is your passion? What do you have experience in? What would you love to do? While we\xe2\x80\x99ve outlined the organizational needs and ideal applicant above and in the below job description, you may have some significant ability to focus the role based on your skills and passion. We are building a well-rounded team that supports each other in doing what each of us do best. To Apply It\xe2\x80\x99s easy. Please review the BELOW and our website at www.HungryWorldFarm.comThen, send a quick email to hungryworldfarm@gmail.comor message us via Social Media indicating your interest and any questions you have about the position or organization. We are happy to have preliminary discussions with interested applicants to see if there is enough of a fit to move forward. If there is, then you would submit a Letter of Interest, Resume, and Application which you may download on our website. Executive Director - Position Overview The Executive Director at Hungry World Farm will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization\'s strategic direction. This role will focus on fostering collaborative innovation with business enterprise leaders to create customer focused offerings that ensure profitability while aligning with the farm\'s mission and values. The Executive Director will drive cross departmental synergy, leverage consumer insights, be obsessed with selling what HWF offers, and thus ensure the farm\'s longterm sustainability. The position reports to the Chair of the Board of Directors of Hungry World Farm. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Leadership:

• Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors and executive team to develop and execute a strategic vision that encompasses HWF\'s mission and drives profitable growth of its business enterprises.
• Provide inspirational leadership that engages staff, board members, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders in achieving HWF\'s mission and vision.

2. Business Innovation and Development:

• Research and identify unique market opportunities that resonate with customers or donors willing to support HWF\'s mission.
• Utilize consumer insights, market trends, and stakeholder needs to expand HWF\'s offerings that achieve purpose and profitability.
• Endure that business enterprises maintain a customer centric approach and financial viability through strong business planning.

3. Cross-Enterprise Collaboration & Profitability Enhancement:

• Lead board members, enterprise leaders, team members, and volunteers to adopt an outward mindset that supports each other\'s success.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, transparency, creativity, and accountability across HWF, breaking down silos and encouraging teamwork.
• Ensure business enterprises create products and services catering to both other HWF operations and external customers, while fostering cross enterprise customer engagement (cross selling during every interaction).

4. Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing:

• Develop a strategic communication strategy focused on business enterprise product and service sales, fundraising, and volunteer recruitment.
• Lead content creation efforts, digital and social media engagement, media relationships, and impactful marketing campaigns.

5. Community Engagement:

• Act as HWF\'s ambassador, effectively conveying the mission, offerings, and opportunities for impact through public speaking, media interactions, conferences, donor engagements, and community events.

6. Resource Development:

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors, working groups, volunteers, and partners to enhance human resources, fundraising, and other donations that support HWF\'s growth.

7. Operations & Administration:

• Oversee budget management, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently across HWF\'s initiatives.
• Manage human resources to offer the support and accountability required to create a motivated and effective team.
• Contribute to infrastructure development that supports the farm\'s longterm goals.

8. Other Duties as Assigned

• Note that while the focus above is on enterprise and resource development, there are other management functions such as daily administrative duties, tasks required in a small traditional nonprofit, and even farming tasks that may be required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Agriculture, or related field (Master\'s preferred).
• 5 years of non-profit experience at an Executive Director, Deputy Director, Senior Manager or large project manager role.
• 3+ years of senior leadership experience in business preferably in a start-up or entrepreneurial setting, or related roles.
• Proven track record of driving cross-departmental collaboration and creating successful customer-focused offerings.
• Strong understanding of sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, business modeling, and pricing strategies.
• Passion for community engagement, environmental sustainability, and mission driven work.

Hours

• This position can be structured as a Full-Time or Part-Time position depending on skills, interest, and focus.
• On farm living is a possibility but not required and some remote work is possible.
• Work hours will fluctuate some on a seasonal, weekly, and daily basis.
• The ED is encouraged to pursue a healthy work/life balance and to plan and delegate strategically toward a seasonal rhythm that supports health and good quality of life.
• The ED is encouraged to reduce workload some during the winter months of December-February.
• The ED can expect to work Mon-Sat with some responsibilities on Sundays as well depending on focus of role during different time periods.
• This position begins March 1, 2024, (negotiable).
• Annually, 2 weeks total of paid vacation time are offered. A mid-season break is encouraged during July-September.

Compensation

• This position can be structured as a full-time or part-time year round, salaried position.
• Salary range is $40,000 - $50,000 FTE with potential for performance based incentives, and increases as organization grows.

Benefits

• On-farm housing is an option available to discuss with interested candidates.
• Healthshare healthcare option for qualified candidates.
• Retirement contribution, candidates eligible beginning in their second year.

About Hungry World Farm Hungry World Farm is a nonprofit experiential farm practicing and teaching principles of regenerative agriculture as we produce vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, meat, farm to table food services, and engage with guests. We invite neighbors near and far to visit the farm, observe and learn alongside us, and join us in seeking a healthy, hopeful world through regenerative food and agriculture. Application Process You may contact us via email at hungryworldfarm@gmail.comor social media, if you have questions about the position or organization and fit, prior to a formal application. To apply, please complete the application and background check form located at https://www.hungryworldfarm.com/opportunitiesand email them, along with cover letter and resume, to hungryworldfarm@gmail.com, or mail to: Hungry World Farm
P.O. Box #386
Tiskilwa, IL 61368 11/16/2023 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person