DIRECTOR - FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

• Oversee management and coordination of the Food Sovereignty Program which includes Food Hub/Mobile Market, Eggs to Market, Farmer Training, Food Bank/Pantry, and any new emerging FS programs through community initiatives.
• Work with the Executive Director and Finance Director on operational and financial strategies for all FS programs.
• Initiate and set goals for FS programs according to the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Maintain all permits and oversee food safety compliance for FS programs.
• Identify, assess, and recommend FS funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with the fund development team on developing FS grant proposals: narrative and budget.
• Responsible for FS grant report writing, budget modification, and timely reporting.
• Oversee progress toward FS grant objectives are within budget.
• Lead assessment/evaluation of FS projects/programs; ensure alignment with Molokai community needs.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with program partners, Molokai producers, and other key community stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all FS government relations.

• Follow and enforce relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Represent the organization in island- and state-wide FS initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff on outreach strategies for FS programs; provide programmatic content for use in outreach materials such as websites, social media, flyers, etc.
• Recruit and train necessary staff.
• Prepare program reports for Board of Directors' meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Resident of Molokai.
• A Molokai community-minded outlook and vested in our vision of ʻāina momona.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while remaining attentive to details.
• Ability and time to spearhead efforts with short notice during times of an emergency.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to be efficient in a hybrid work environment and reliable internet capabilities: minimum requirement of Zoom, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets/Forms, Dropbox, MicroSoft skills.
• Flexible and positive attitude committed to improving our resiliency as an organization and an island community.
• Flexible working capacity & hours.
• Ability to excel at working independently under minimal supervision yet collaborate and work comfortably with our team, partners and collaborators.
• Passionate and results-oriented work style with an internal desire for ongoing improvement.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Creative, adaptive problem-solving ability.
• Standard driver’s license.

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