Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Executive Director at Augusta Locally Grown (ALG) is equal parts strategist, community healthy-food champion, and chief motivator. They will be the face of ALG to the public and the main liaison from the organization to the Board of Directors, donors and foundations. The Executive Director will ensure ALG’s administration and programming align with the belief that people are healthiest when they feed themselves. ALG supports small-scale and urban farmers with best practice techniques in both farming and business to strengthen the local, sustainable food network. ALG links area farmers with residents to be a fresh food resource starting in Augusta’s most needy neighborhoods and then moving out to help feed neighboring cities. In addition, ALG hosts nutrition education for the public and provides basic healthcare to underserved populations living with chronic diet-related diseases. The Executive Director will be expected to create organizational and program budgets and report transparently on the use of funds, provide data-driven decisions to the Board and lead staff in an inclusive environment. They will work closely with both the Director of Operations and the Director of Programs to ensure compliance with the mission, vision, values and goals of ALG. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, will have strong project management skills with the proven ability to multi-task. They should have a background in agriculture and non-profit leadership with strong communication skills.