The Mill City Farmers Market is seeking an executive director to help lead this growing organization and build on the successes of the first five years. Since the first season, the market has more than tripled the number of vendors, increased average attendance to 3,000-5,500/week, become Minnesota’s first ‘Zero Waste’ farmers market, and been voted City Pages ‘Best Farmers Market’ two years in a row. As the market moves to the next phase of organizational growth the board is looking for an executive director to grow the organization through strong fundraising and strategic collaborations, while maintaining the commitment to sustainability and exceptional vendor/product quality.
Ideal Experience
· Fundraising, including grant research and writing
· Leadership of a small, growing non-profit
· Event planning· Familiarity with sustainable agriculture· Experience developing and nurturing vibrant community spaces
Critical Competencies for Success
· Fundraising – The executive director must have demonstrated the ability to build relationships in a mission oriented environment that lead to support for the organization. Knowledge of prospect development and cultivation is valued.· Collaboration-The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work and communicate well with a diverse group of constituents. The market’s success is dependent upon the executive director working well with the founder, the vendors, the board and the community.· Passion for the Mission-As a charitable organization Mill City Farmers Market relies on best intentions of many constituents for its success. The executive director is the face and spokesperson for the market and must be perceived as having a genuine commitment to its underlying principles.
Compensation
· $32,000 annually for 75% time, with seasonal fluctuations
For complete position description and application, please visit www.millcityfarmersmarket.org
