- PartTime Executive Director in Agriculture Advocacy
- Pay: $20/hr under 1099 Contract for approximately 20 hrs/week
- Status: Parttime
Are you a solutionsdriven communityfocused professional with a passion for agriculture A longstanding nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for local farmers and ranchers is seeking a PartTime Executive Director to oversee operations coordinate signature events and represent its membership at various levels of government.
About the Role
- PartTime (Approx. 20 hours/week)
- Contract: 1099 atwill
- Compensation: $20/hour paid monthly
- Location: San Bernardino County (preference for candidates local to the Redlands/Yucaipa area)
- Some local travel required
Key Responsibilities
- Organize and lead monthly executive meetings
- Plan and execute an annual fundraising dinner
- Represent the organization in meetings with elected officials and public agencies
- Draft press releases and liaise with local media
- Support a young professionals committee focused on agriculture
- Maintain website and membership CRM system
- Collaborate with peer organizations and statewide partners
- Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts
Ideal Candidate
- Clear confident communicator with strong writing skills
- Selfmotivated organized and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Comfortable interacting with public officials community leaders and the media
- Techsavvy and familiar with basic CRM and web tools
- Prior experience in nonprofit leadership or community outreach preferred
- Background or interest in agriculture farming or gardening is a plus
- Must be able to attend inperson meetings in the Redlands/Yucaipa area
Why This Role
This is a chance to be the voice for local agriculture in one of Californias most diverse regions. The organization is deeply rooted in the community and plays a critical role in shaping local policy building partnerships and nurturing the next generation of agricultural leaders.