JOB OPPORTUNITY

From: Tom Gilbert <tom@highfieldscomposting.org>
Date: Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 6:29 AM
Subject: Highfields seeks new Executive Director - Leadership Opportunity

Hi all
As you know Highfields is going through a leadership transition and we are hiring for an Executive Director right now.  Below is the job and organizational description.  We are looking for a uniquely talented leader with a lot of dynamic energy and the capacity to execute.  Highfields is at an exciting juncture as an organization and the organization has good traction with which the new ED can help grow the organization to the next level.  We have a great tribe of staff and Board to support this new Director and continue to execute great program work, and I will work in active partnership with them to execute a fluid and effective transition.  I am hoping you all can help us by sharing this opening far and wide within your circles.  This is an awesome opportunity for the right person.  Competitive wages and health insurance.
Thanks!
tom

Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting, Hardwick, Vermont

Highfields Center for Composting’s mission is to Close the Loop on community-based, sustainable food and agricultural systems, thus addressing soil health, water quality, solid waste, farm viability, and climate change. We research, educate and provide technical services for composting and comprehensive food waste recycling programs.

Executive Director reports to the Chair of the Board and is accountable for the following;

Ø  Work with Board to interpret mission, set strategic direction and priorities, and ensure financial health,

Ø  Delineate strategy that is both leading edge and responsive to stakeholder feedback,

Ø  Support and lead staff to assemble relationships, systems, practices and funding necessary to achieve strategic outcomes,

Ø  Oversee planning, budgeting, staffing and partnerships to efficiently execute strategy and achieve results as outlined in plans within associated budgets , and

Ø  Avoid or solve unacceptable conditions within the organization.

We seek a candidate who possesses many of the following talents and experiences.

• Track record of operational excellence , bring a sophisticated understanding of how to develop organizational capacity and operationalize the strategic vision by executing plans and tracking progress, identifying gaps and reorganizing to fill them, balancing best practices with attention and dedication to mission, establishing and consistently communicating organizational priorities, and assuring alignment and cross-cutting integration of work.
• A savvy manager with sophisticated financial acumen.
• Relationally talented with successful history attracting and maintaining donor/investor interest.
• Strong spokesperson able to articulate why we do what we do and how that ties to our mission.
• Track record of successful work tapping subject matter experts to vet ideas, upgrade strategy, achieve innovative problem solving and creating coherence amidst complex program execution;
• Capacity to recognize and capitalize on mission aligned opportunities to expand impact; develop new revenue possibilities; and identify, nurture and strengthen strategic relationships;
• Demonstrated leader who has successfully orchestrated complex distributed work, maximizing partnerships, engage stakeholders and coalitions via strong systems, practices and processes.

Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history, references and where you learned of the position should be sent via:  https://highfields.recruiterbox.com/

Highifields Center for Composting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  (12/21/2012)

Tom Gilbert, Executive Director
Highfields Center for Composting
PO Box 503
Hardwick, VT  05843
(802)472-5138 ext 205
http://www.highfieldscomposting.org/

David Snedeker
Planning Director
Northeastern VT Development Association
(802) 748-5181 ext. 15

(802) 748-1223 fax
dsnedeker@nvda.net