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West Virginia Farmers Market Association, Inc. (WVFMA), a tax-exempt organization under IRS code 501(c)(3), seeks an Executive Director. This leadership position will work to further our mission to strengthen the capacity of West Virginia farmers’ markets and positively impact the communities they serve by providing education, advocacy, and access to healthy, locally grown food.
WVFMA envisions a community where West Virginia farmers’ markets provide healthy, local food and economic opportunities for producers.
The Executive Director will be responsible for providing meaningful services and value for our member markets and their vendors; building the capacity of farmers’ markets through education, networking, and collaboration; promoting diverse partnerships, collaboration, and communication; providing growth opportunities and economic benefits for local food and farm-related business; and strive to improve food security and health outcomes in West Virginia.
Pursue Board member success. We seek an Executive Director who will work closely with the members of the Board of Directors. A successful Executive Director will build a well-rounded team, promote camaraderie within the industry, and develop open lines of communication.
Attract passionate teammates. Our organization is only as effective as those who work to make the mission possible. Our Executive Director will expect the team to execute plans precisely; to do so, they must proactively seek high-caliber talent. The Executive Director must go the extra mile to create a healthy work culture and communicate the mission.
Leadership and Management. We seek an Executive Director in pursuit of growth. Their passion is reflected in their desire to roll up their sleeves and do the difficult work to support farmers’ markets across the state. Honest, authentic leadership gains the trust and respect of those who come into contact. They can gain buy-in from the team and external stakeholders.
Understand the value of turning challenges into growth opportunities. Executive directors, whether freshly appointed or seasoned veterans, reflect on their strengths and shortcomings, empowering them to push themselves to improve with every opportunity.
Compensation: $46,500 – $60,000 annual salary
Benefits:
Knowledge:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
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This is a full-time salary hybrid position with a headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia, which includes travel to events and functions throughout the state. Travel costs may be reimbursed upon approval of the board of directors and in accordance with the WVFMA travel policies. All employees of the WVFMA are subject to the association’s bylaws, code of conduct, and public policy. Wages, bonuses, and promotions are contingent upon available funding and assessed performance overseen, reviewed, and approved by the board of directors.
The Executive Director position is classified as salary-exempt; therefore, exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and pays the same salary each pay period regardless of how many hours are worked.
The WV Farmers Market Association (WVFMA) abides by the United States and West Virginia laws to protect employees and applicants. All employees and applicants will be offered equal opportunity and will not be discriminated against or treated unfairly based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, military service, disability, and/or genetic information.
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Please submit resume, cover letter and references to [email protected].