Development and Operations Director, California Farmland Trust

The California Farmland Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to protecting the farms that feed your family.  Our mission is to help farmers protect the best farmland in the world.

The Development and Operations Director (DOD) shares responsibilities with the Executive Director for implementing the mission and advancing the organizational development. The DOD is responsible for securing revenue for CFT and assisting with the organization’s general operations.  Some of the skills you’ll need to be successful in this position are:

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, secure, and steward donors, supporters, and partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to deliver external communications through a variety of platforms and internal communications with staff and various independent contractors.
• Organize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.  Have a strong attention to detail and have a ‘can do’ attitude that supports the staff team and the goals of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), social media platforms, and ability to quickly learn and implement additional software as needed.

Compensation for this position will be salary as a full time, exempt position based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), plus holiday, vacation, and sick time. This position requires the ability to travel throughout California. A bachelor’s degree is required; experience or education in agriculture is highly desired.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cafarmtrust.org.  In your cover letter, tell us why you believe in our mission. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We will be reviewing submissions and interviewing strong candidates on a rolling basis. CFT is an equal opportunity employer.  Phone calls, in-person visits or resume status inquiries are not available due to the high applicant volume. (posted 10/1)