Job Description:

The Director of Programs is a key senior position within EEE, working with the Co-Executive Directors to set the vision for programs, develop program concepts and content, and ensure a high level of program implementation. This individual will play a central role in achieving EEE’s mission by ensuring near and long-term outcomes with multiple audiences and stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities & Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the success of experiences and programs, providing oversight on budget, scheduling, staffing and execution of all programs.

• Manage the execution of adult programs, including Chef Night, Culinary Curiosities, corporate team builders, etc.

• Supervise Programs Manager and Garden Manager establishing annual goals and objectives, providing ongoing feedback and conducting annual performance reviews.

• Provide project management and day-to-day oversight for new program development, including community change-maker programs and events.

• Work with the development and marketing teams to identify funding needed to support programs, and promote programs to maximize participation

• Represent the organization to diverse stakeholders, including board of directors, program partners, community leaders and like-minded organizations.

• Serve on EEE’s executive team, taking part in decision making for the organization as a whole 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Highly motivated, ambitious, and energetic individual with a passion for issues of local food systems.

• Demonstrated interest and /or experience in culinary arts and/or urban agriculture.

• Teaching experience in the culinary arts and / or urban agriculture.

• Five years or more of experience in the areas of program development, project management or a relevant combination of experience and education.

• Ability to help plan annual budgets and track ongoing expenditures.

• Ability to manage staff, volunteer, and other team members who are not direct reports.

• Ability to manage large workload, with attention to setting priorities, task planning, meeting deadlines and detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills, using positive influence and persuasion to succeed with team, partners, donors and other stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Self-motivated, excellent communications skills and leadership abilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.