Executive Director

Core responsibilities:

• Serve as chief administrator of OFMA, responsible for execution and implementation of Association services including finance, fundraising, staff and board management
• Act as key communication link between members, staff and other organizations
• Focus initially on internal facing responsibilities, then shift to external responsibilities including coalition building, partnership development, and promotion of OFMA services

This role sustains and grows the network of farmers markets in Oregon, benefiting local economies, farmers, and communities while working to dismantle oppressive systems in agriculture to meaningfully serve all Oregonians.

Required qualifications:

• Experience in value-based management including supervising staff and volunteers and leading organizations or programs, especially in small or growing nonprofits
• 3+ years financial management experience including budget preparation, restricted funds management, analysis, decision-making and reporting
• 3+ years fundraising experience including grant writing, government funding, corporate partnerships, individual donor engagement programs
• 3+ years experience operating a business, nonprofit, or social benefit program, particularly in food, beverage, agriculture, accounting, legal or business consultation sectors

Benefits and culture highlights:

• Trust-based work culture where employees make their own schedule
• Some availability during traditional work hours is required
• Organization is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice principles

Oregon Farmers Markets Association (OFMA) is a 501c3 nonprofit that has worked for 39 years to sustain and grow the network of farmers markets in Oregon, benefiting local economies, farmers, and communities.