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  • From: John Irwin <jwirwin@permaculture.net>
  • To: PcListServ <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Re: Job Announcement: PASA Exec. Director
  • Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 10:24:50 -0400


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> >Please post or circulate--thank you. Apologies for cross-postings.
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> >JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
> >
> >Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) seeks an
> >Executive Director to provide leadership for growth of innovative
> sustainable
> >agriculture programming and education. This is an excellent opportunity to
> >further build the capacity of a dynamic, progressive non-profit
> organization.
> >PASA is recognized for its success in building collaboration between a wide
> >range of groups. Our mission is to "promote profitable farms which produce
> >healthy food for all people while respecting the natural environment."
> >
> >PASA's work focuses on incorporating sustainable agriculture into community
> >development planning, improving locally-based food systems, and supporting
> >positive relationships between agriculture and the natural environment. The
> >organization currently has 780 members and a highly capable staff of three
> >full time and two part time people. PASA publishes a quarterly newsletter,
> >sponsors an annual conference, and implements well-developed programs in
> >community market building and farm-based education. Building on the
> >organization's 10 years of success, the new Director will take the
> >organization to a new level of effectiveness.
> >
> >
> >RESPONSIBILITIES:
> >
> >* Provide vision and leadership for sustainable agriculture in PA
> >
> >* Initiate and develop new programs
> >
> >* Develop and implement strategic planning with staff and Board
> >
> >* Through participatory decision-making, coordinate, direct, and expand
> >programs with staff
> >
> >* Take leadership for the current fundraising plan, including additional
> >grant writing
> >
> >* Further develop fundraising initiatives (i.e. endowments, Board of
> >Trustees, membership development)
> >
> >* Provide overall program fiscal management, including grant reporting
> >
> >* Work with a Board of Directors
> >
> >* Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, ag
> organizations,
> >educational institutions and other non-profits
> >
> >* Lead effort for the annual PASA conference with staff and committee
> >
> >* Guide the communication strategy and serve as a media spokesperson
> >
> >
> >QUALIFICATIONS:
> >
> >* Understanding of farming and sustainable agriculture
> >
> >* Commitment to the PASA mission and plan
> >
> >* Experience and demonstrated skills in leading and managing non-profit (or
> >similar) organizations
> >
> >* Successful fundraising track record
> >
> >* Excellent interpersonal skills
> >
> >* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
> >
> >* Able to relate to diverse groups of people in many settings
> >
> >* Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to support the leadership of
> >others
> >
> >* Supervisory experience preferred
> >
> >
> >Compensation:
> >$40,000-60,000 (DOE). Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement.
> >
> >Location:
> >PASA is headquartered in the beautiful Penns Valley region of Central
> >Pennsylvania, in the town of Millheim, a rural community 21 miles east of
> >State College.
> >
> >To Apply:
> >Send a hard copy of resume, cover letter and 5 references including phone
> >numbers to:
> >
> >Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), Executive
> >Director Search, 114 West Main St., PO Box 419, Millheim, PA 16854.
> >
> >Deadline for Application:
> >Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by November 3, 2000.
> Applications
> >received later will receive delayed consideration.
> >
> >We welcome men and women of all cultures and backgrounds to apply.
> >Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture is an Equal
> >Opportunity
> >Employer.
> >
> >For more information:
> >
> >Phone (814) 349-9856 ext. 234
> >E-mail info@pasafarming.org
> >www.pasafarming.org
> >
>
>
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  • Re: Job Announcement: PASA Exec. Director, John Irwin, 10/13/2000

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