LA Compost restores lost connections to the soil and one another. Cooperatively with a diverse network of partners across LA County, LA Compost co-creates spaces for local compost access and engagement, restorative practices, and community empowerment. LA Compost supports a healthy transition where food is never wasted but returned to the soil for the next cycle of life.
For over a decade, LA Compost has created and facilitated community composting throughout Los Angeles County. LA Compost provides services in the areas of education and empowerment, community compost access, and parks and policy.
About this job
The Executive Director of LA Compost is responsible for the overall success and growth of the organization and must be a collaborative visionary with a proven track record in leadership and management. The Executive Director will work alongside a diverse staff to facilitate and support fundraising strategies, direct communication and outreach, and guide policy for LA Compost programs. The Executive Director reports to a highly experienced and committed Board of Directors and is responsible for ensuring ethical operations, leadership, and transparency.
Responsibilities
- Partnerships and Development: Cultivate new and maintain existing relationships with key stakeholders and community-based partners, including but not limited to State officials, City Councils, neighborhood councils, municipalities, donors, and vendors. Work alongside the Board of Directors and staff to implement development and communication strategies to meet annual financial and communication goals. Identify new strategic community-based partnerships to collaborate with and support LA Compost’s rapidly growing programmatic offerings.
- Resource Management and Financial Oversight: Strategically communicate LA Compost’s mission, vision, programmatic offerings, and funding needs to partners, Board members, and prospective funders. Work closely with the Development Team and Board of Directors to develop an annual organizational budget in partnership with senior leadership and Board Chair for approval by the Board of Directors. In partnership with the Development Team and Board of Directors, lead conversations with funders, oversee grant applications and associated grant reporting, and conduct site visits and tours. Upload, classify, and reimburse all monthly expenses in partnership with the Senior Operations Manager. Execute contracts, oversee banking functions and cash management. Approve payroll for staff and finalize payroll reports with the accountant.
- Program Operations and Staff Oversight: Provide direct support to seven (7) LA Compost Managers, providing support with individual work plans, mid-year, and annual performance reviews. Work with seven LA Compost Managers to improve standard operating procedures across program offerings. Work with Human Resources Advisor to update the employee handbook on an as-needed basis. Improve and maintain metrics tracking library for qualitative and quantitative metrics across all program offerings. Support program evaluation efforts to ensure program offerings meet or exceed strategic plan goals.
- Vision and Leadership: Work alongside the Board of Directors to develop and implement an intentional strategy that moves the organization forward and increases overall positive impact. Hire, onboard, and train manager-level staff to create a dynamic team focused on carrying out the mission, vision, and values of LA Compost. Provide visionary direction for LA Compost to remain an industry leader for the next. Establish a culture of care across the LA Compost team, supporting healthy interactions between staff and community members.
- Additional Responsibilities: Maintain LA Compost’s standing as a 501(c)3 nonprofit via timely submission of annual nonprofit compliance paperwork (Annual 990, RRF-1 Form, CA Franchise Tax Board). Maintain proper insurance coverage by working directly with Insurance Brokers to comply with various contracts and right-of-entry agreements. Work directly with the accountant to cross-check monthly financial statements. Support the Operations Team to ensure infrastructure and vehicle maintenance is performed on time. Visit various LA Compost hubs and farmers market sites to provide support or coverage when needed. Engage with various state and national community composting networks. Work directly with the Human Resources Advisor and Board of Directors to support. Perform other tasks and duties to successfully function as Executive Director and oversee LA Compost operations.
Qualifications
- Communication Skills: Strong public speaking skills. Experience managing internal team and external community communications. Experience cultivating and maintaining key relationships with network partners and stakeholders.
- Fundraising and Development: Experience leading fundraising efforts and establishing new systems and strategies to meet annual fundraising goals.
- Leadership Experience: 4+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership (or equivalent leadership role), including managing staff and collaborating with a Board of Directors. Experience developing and executing strategic plans alongside staff and Board of Directors.
- Preferred Skills: Experience working with City, County, and Municipal agencies, urban agriculture organizations, and educators.
To apply
Please email resume and cover letter to: jl@laingroupconsulting.com
Salary Range: $120K - $130K
Benefits: Cell phone stipend, 401k retirement plan with employer match, 14 paid holidays, in addition to paid time off.
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