Executive Director

Summary Provide leadership to advance the SCFB’s mission by implementing Board direction, advocating for agriculture, growing and serving membership, ensuring financial health, and managing staff, programs, and operations. Full-time, exempt position. Benefit package with medical, dental and vision insurance, and retirement contribution match. Compensation will start at $70,300 and be based on experience. Reports to the President and Board of Directors of SCFB. The Sacramento County Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, non-profit, voluntary membership organization whose purpose is to protect, promote, educate and strengthen Sacramento County’s agricultural interests. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy: Translate Board priorities into operational and strategic plans; participate in Executive Committee; model strong, values-based leadership. Public & Political Relations: Represent Sacramento County Farm Bureau on all issues and policies in public forums; develop active relationships with elected representatives from the local to national levels, and government agencies dealing with agriculture. Statewide Collaboration: Act as a liaison to the California Farm Bureau and ensure Sacramento County’s voice is represented in state-level agricultural policy and programs; maintain relationships with other county Farm Bureaus and agricultural organizations. Communications: Serve as a spokesperson representing the farmers and ranchers in Sacramento County; manage media relations, member communications, website, printed publications, and social media; deliver public presentations on behalf of the organization; keep the Board alerted and informed on issues and problems with which they will be directly concerned. Financial Management & Fundraising: Develop and manage the annual budget, maintain financial controls, direct handling of receipts and disbursements, and lead fundraising and development efforts to ensure sustainability. Membership & Outreach: In collaboration with the Board of Directors, build and retain membership through targeted programs, events and member services, assist members with regulatory issues. Programs & Partnerships: Oversee member programs, the Sac FB Ag Foundation, and Sac YF&R; cultivate community and industry partnerships. Staff & Operations: Exercises direct authority and supervision of employees, including hiring, firing, and performance evaluation; organizes and directs office business procedures and routine work; maintains office operations and facilities; manages vendor and tenant relationships as needed. Governance & Compliance: Support Board governance, fulfill fiduciary duties for affiliated funds/trusts, and ensure compliance with nonprofit requirements. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required Relevant experience in agriculture, nonprofit management or related fields; leadership experience preferred. Excellent communication skills: both written and oral Strong financial literacy and experience with budgeting and fundraising. Excellent interpersonal, public speaking and relationship building skills.Proficiency with office technology, social media and web content management. Demonstrated ability to manage staff, programs and partnerships. Detail oriented, strong organization skills, and productive time management A strong work ethic with a drive to consistently better themselves and the organization. Valid CA driver’s license. Authority and Board Oversight ED authority: day-to-day operational decisions, staff supervision, routine media/content and office management. Board approval typically required for: annual budget and major budget changes, large expenditures or new programs, staffing changes, major policy or strategic direction. Additional duties may be assigned as needed by the Board or President. Physical & Work Conditions Position will work out of the SCFB office located in Elk Grove, CA. Ability to attend meetings and events outside of normal business hours, including occasional weekends and ability to travel with overnight stays at times. Ability to present to groups, sit for extended periods, be outside and move over various surfaces, and occasional lifting (40-50 lbs.) #J-18808-Ljbffr