The National Farm to School Network is now accepting applications for Senior Director of Programs and Policy. (Click for more)
Location: Remote with preference for proximity to Washington, D.C.
Application due date: open until filled
Position Description
The National Farm to School Network (NFSN) is seeking a Senior Director of Programs and Policy to lead the strategic direction of programming and policy advocacy aimed at institutionalizing farm to school in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. Territories.
Responsibilities include successful implementation of programs and policy activities with an eye towards innovation, oversight of Core and Supporting Partner engagement and capacity building, and cultivation of strategic partnerships with national organizations and federal agencies to advance NFSN’s mission. The Senior Director will manage overall direction and leadership for the function areas of programs and policy, including staff management. This position will remain open until filled. Read the full position description at www.farmtoschool.org/employment.
About the National Farm to School Network
National Farm to School Network is an information, advocacy, and networking hub for communities bringing local food sourcing, school gardens, and food and agriculture education into schools and early care and education (ECE) settings. Farm to school empowers children and families to make informed food choices, while strengthening the local economy and contributing to vibrant communities. NFSN provides vision, leadership, and support at the state and national levels to connect and expand the farm to school movement. Our network includes national staff, nearly 200 Core and Supporting Partners, an Advisory Board, and thousands of farm to school supporters. For more information, please visit www.farmtoschool.org. NFSN is a project of Tides Center, the nation’s largest fiscal sponsor. Tides Center is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco that works with individuals, groups, and funders to implement and accelerate positive social change in the nonprofit sector. For more information, please visit www.tides.org.
Full position announcement:
http://www.farmtoschool.org/employment
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Anna Mullen
Communications Manager
National Farm to School Network
515-210-2483 (Des Moines, IA)
anna@farmtoschool.org
Learn more and get involved:
www.farmtoschool.org