Opportunities in this email:
Operations Director, OAEC
Apple Pickers, Kistaco Farm
Executive Director, Oxbow Organic Farm and Education Center
Operations Director
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC)
Occidental, California
The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center is seeking a full-time, non-residential Operations Director to join and help lead OAEC’s staff at a time of great programmatic success and growth – and at the time of our 20th Anniversary!
OAEC is a non-profit educational and advocacy institute working in the areas of ecology, permaculture, watershed restoration, horticulture, the arts, and social justice activism. OAEC is located on an 80-acre site including organic gardens, a wildlands preserve, a retreat facility and an intentional community 65 miles north of San Francisco in western Sonoma County, California (www.oaec.org).
Job Summary
The Operations Director is responsible for managing OAEC’s Operations Departments, Administrative Systems and Human Resources. S/he will supervise and support the Managers of each Operations Department: Kitchen, Facilities, Garden/Orchards, IT and Housekeeping. The Operations Director will be accountable to the Executive Director for successful management of her/his work plan.
The Operations Director will participate in staff governance via regular meetings with the Executive Director, the Staff Executive Council, and the All-Staff Collective around general management of OAEC’s programs, operations and budgets.
Responsibilities of the Operations Director:
1. Supervising OAEC’s Operations Departments (i.e. the Facilities, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Garden and Information Technology Departments), including:
a. Convening and facilitating regular meetings of the managers of each Operations Department to coordinate the smooth and integrated operations of the OAEC site and facilities
b. Supporting the managers of each Operations Department to produce the annual plan for their department, including goals, budget, and staffing plans, and to help each Manager make their departments work effectively and efficiently
c. Supporting spending control for OAEC’s Operations Departments – approving expenditures within, and at times outside of, each department’s annual budget
d. Acting as the initial point person for problem solving support for the managers of OAEC’s Operations Departments (around staffing, personnel, and other issues)
2. Managing the Staff Hiring, Training and Support Aspects of Human Resources, including:
a. Coordinating job announcements, new hire processes, and intake/orientation of new staff
b. Coordinating the creation of contracts for newly hired staff, and leading the re-writing and unification of all existing OAEC staff contracts
c. Coordinating general staff training (including trainings required or recommended by federal or state law)
d. Providing conflict resolution support for the OAEC staff, including assisting any staff member needing support in the appropriate use of OAEC’s conflict resolution policies and processes
e. Coordinating all staff participation in OAEC’s Peer Review Process
3. Managing OAEC’s Administrative Systems, including:
a. Training and supporting two annual Office Interns (each working 25 hr/wk) to staff OAEC’s administrative systems (including office management, general inquires, course registration, database input and visitor management)
b. Managing the administration of OAEC’s courses, rentals and tours
c. With the support of the Communications Director and the IT Manager, managing OAEC’s calendars, database, file servers and phone system content
d. Managing OAEC Fiscal Sponsorships, including contracts, orientation, and legal, tax, financial, programmatic and liability monitoring and compliance
e. Keeping current OAEC’s Policy Manual
4. Serving as the Project Manager for the Long-Term Lease with the land owning Sowing Circle LLC
5. Participating in Routine Communication with the Executive Director and Finance Director in organization-wide budgeting, strategic planning, work plan coordination, problem solving, and engagement and management of the Board of Directors
6. Serving on the Executive Staff Council
7. Participation in All-Staff Collective Management, including regular staff meetings, ad-hoc committee processes and Peer Review
8. The Operations Director is Supervised by the Executive Director
Qualifications for the Job:
- An interest in, passion for, and commitment to supporting the efficient operation of a beautiful, land-based non-profit organization and training center dedicated to a socially just and ecologically restorative transition in economy and culture
- Minimum of five years of director-level experience in non-profit operations and/or human resources, including supervision of staff in multiple departments
- Experience with and excellent aptitude for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and managing a diverse staff
- Proven ability to effectively and harmoniously work with a diverse group of people
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Deep fluency in Apple computer systems, Microsoft Office, database management (we use NonProfitEasy), cloud-based servers and calendars, as well as other basic computer software to write documents, schedule staff, and communicate regularly with departmental managers
- Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while managing one’s own hours
- Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback and make changes to align with and contribute to OAEC’s values and culture
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and work with many other staff and residents
- Experience with, understanding of, and a strong desire to be a part of a self-governing staff and collectively-managed organization
- Experience administering the logistics of a land-based organization is preferred
OAEC is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
Compensation
This is a full-time (40 hours/week average), non-residential position. Salary is $55,000 per year. OAEC offers four weeks of paid vacation, eight paid days of flexible holidays, and a Cafeteria Plan, but does not offer paid health insurance. Staff can participate in OAEC courses and events free of charge, use the OAEC facilities (pond, hot tub, sauna, etc.), harvest produce from our gardens, and eat meals at OAEC when working.
To Apply
Please refer to www.oaec.org for background on OAEC and our programs. We are accepting applications until 5:00 pm, Friday, September 5th, 2014. Early application is encouraged. October, 2014 start date.
Qualified applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and list of current references to OAEC’s Executive Director at oaecjobs@oaec.org. We encourage the submission of additional attachments of writings and/or digital media that show us the quality and breadth of your previous work as related to this position. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Please do not contact OAEC directly with questions or inquiries, but refer to this Job Announcement and to the OAEC web site for information (www.oaec.org). Thank you.
Apple Pickers
Kistaco Farm
Spring Church, Pennsylvania
Looking for apple pickers to start IMMEDIATELY!
Kistaco Farm is a third generation diversified fruit and vegetable farm located near Spring Church, PA. We are about 45 minutes outside of Pittsburgh. We grow 24 varieties of apples, press our own fresh cider each fall, harvest blueberries and strawberries, grow many common and interesting vegetable crops, and we operate a roadside farm market year-round and attend weekly farmers markets. We are looking for people to help us pick apples this fall, September – November 2014.
Apple picking is a strenuous job. We work 5 days a week (Monday – Friday) 8am until 4pm. Workers must be physically fit and have a strong work ethic: able to repeatedly lift/carry 40-50 pounds, climb a ladder on a frequent basis, squat and bend repeatedly, be careful handling fresh produce, and work in all weather conditions (although we won’t work in extremes of thunder, lightning, torrential rain, etc.). Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to receive on-the-job training and feedback “on the fly” as we carry out day-to-day operations. Must be timely, and able to work quickly and efficiently while balancing an attention to detail. Must have your own transportation. You will report directly to the farm owner/manager. Farm work experience is preferred, but not required.
Pay is $8/hour for farm labor; apple pickers are paid by the bushel picked. Opportunities for winter work, longer term employment can be discussed if we see exceptional performance. If interested, please email kistaco@comcast.net with a letter of introduction, including your availability and references. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Executive Director
Oxbow Organic Farm and Education Center
Snoqualmie Valley, Washington
Organization
Oxbow Organic Farm and Education Center operates on a portion of a 230‐acre family‐owned property in the Snoqualmie Valley, 45 minutes east of Seattle. The Oxbow Center was established with the mission to educate individuals and the community on the importance of environmental stewardship and healthy food, to reconnect us to the land and our local sustainable food supply, and to inspire us to take action in our daily lives and in our communities.
The Position
This role is an ideal position for a passionate leader to build on Oxbow Center’s solid programmatic and financial foundation and stellar reputation, and grow its impact on the Northwest.
The Executive Director (ED) will manage the five-member senior leadership team and report to the Board of Directors. In conjunction with the board, the ED will develop the Center’s long‐term strategic plan and work to ensure its successful implementation. The ED has overall responsibility for the successful management, administration, and operation of Oxbow Center, including developing new programs, managing financial resources and stewardship, and leading community outreach efforts.
Externally, the ED will serve as a key liaison between the Center and the community as a principal ambassador in building and maintaining community relationships and partnerships. S/he will coordinate outreach efforts for the Snoqualmie Valley with other local leaders. Although not a major part of the role, the ED will create a fund development plan for Oxbow to explore potential partnerships with relevant funders.
Qualifications
We seek candidates with a minimum 10 years of professional experience and five years of management responsibilities. S/he should have experience in a relevant field (education, environmental stewardship, or agricultural practices). Additionally, the successful candidate will have high ethical standards and integrity.
Please see the full position profile here: http://www.waldronhr.com/images/stories/Position_Specifications/oxbow_ed.pdf
To Apply
To be considered, please go to http://candidates.waldronhr.com and include a carefully crafted, customized cover letter in your application that includes how your skill set and background align with the demands of the position. Please use reference code EF031 when applying. Letters should be addressed to Tom Waldron.
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