Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA)

Executive Director

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA) is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that operates Certified Farmers’ Markets in the metropolitan Los Angeles area, including the largest, the Sunday Hollywood Farmers’ Market which celebrated 26 years of service in 2017.  Other Markets include Echo Park, Atwater Village, Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, Central Avenue and Watts/Willowbrook MLK Hospital Campus.

SEE-LA also is a statewide leader in the SNAP/EBT, WIC and Market Match benefit and incentive programs which provide the opportunity for low-income customers to purchase the freshest fruits and vegetables available at local farmers’ markets.  SEE-LA has also experienced tremendous growth in recent years through expansion of its Champions for Change/Pompea Smith Good Cooking Buena Cocina Nutrition Education program in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.  

The mission of SEE-LA is to build sustainable food systems and promote social and cultural activities that benefit both low-to-moderate income residents of Los Angeles while also supporting California small- and mid-sized farms and local small businesses.  SEE-LA’s current fiscal year operating budget is approximately $1.7 million dollars.  SEE-LA currently has a total staff of 31 full and part-time employees and its administrative offices are located in Hollywood.    

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Function of Executive Director:

The role of Executive Director (ED) of SEE-LA is accountable for providing leadership, fiscal oversight, strategic direction and a clear vision for the development and achievement of the organization’s mission in partnership with the 12 member Board of Directors.  The ED has the primary role in developing new and innovative plans for strategic planning, fund development, staff development, annual budgeting, marketing and public relations as well as setting organizational policies and standards.  The ED is also tasked with identifying new programs and initiatives to enhance the agency and further its mission and services.  In addition to providing organizational leadership, the ED must be comfortable with and able to work with a myriad of funders corporate, private and governmental as well as many community stakeholders.     

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• The Executive Director must be an empowering lead of the organization, collaborative thinker and creative problem-solver with outstanding communication and diplomatic skills;
• Possess at least 5-7 years of successful leadership experience in a diverse organization;
• Demonstrate solid general management skills including managing many diverse groups of people possessing different interests and talents, ability to exercise change management when necessary, the ability to make very difficult budget decisions when required, financial skill ability, fund development and fundraising, and comfort with all types of contributor including government, corporate, foundation and individuals of all backgrounds as well as experience managing contract staff and services;
• Grant Proposal writing experience;
• Experience working with nonprofit Boards and members of myriad backgrounds, interests and financial resources;
• Public speaking experience and ease preferred;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with both professional as well as support personnel.

Major Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Assumes fiduciary responsibility of managing SEE-LA’s annual operating budget to ensure fiscal solvency, prepare the annual budget in conjunction with the Board and ultimate budget approval by the Board, ensures the staff adhere to the approved budget and develops a long-term plan to maintain financial sustainability of SEE-LA and facilitation of agency annual audit(s);
• Manages and oversees the fund development efforts of SEE-LA, including planning, strategies and implementation, tracks and determines the financial needs of the organization. Monitors current and future revenue streams including individual donations and grants as well as annual fundraising event productions and goals, as well as ensuring all contract and grant compliance as well as annual tax return (IRS 990) filings;   
• Works in a collaborative and cooperative manner many various SEE-LA stakeholder groups of divergent backgrounds, including funders, community representatives, political figures and government officials, farmers, artisans and local businesses;
• Oversees and manages all of SEE-LA’s programs, projects and commitments to ensure successful implementation and that each program and farmers’ market has the necessary resources, both financial and human that is needed to function efficiently;
• Hires, develops, manages and supports a high quality and productive staff through supervision, delegation and internal and external staff development and team-building and performance evaluation. Provide staff with opportunities for growth where possible through the budget;
• Serves as a non-voting member of the SEE-LA Board of Directors. Supports Board meeting administration including attending and reporting at all Board meetings and keeping all Board members updated on the current status of the organization and advising Board on all pertinent strategies, resolutions, and issues of importance at-hand;
• Stays informed of new industry developments and trends in order to create a strategic vision that supports growth and relevance of SEE-LA.   

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. 

COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: salaried, varies DOE, $75,000.00 - $90,000.00HOW TO APPLYPlease click here to sign in and view application details.
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