Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for impactful outcomes from the work of Texas Center for Local Food (TCLF). The ED is responsible for financial health, mutually rewarding partnerships, operational effectiveness and efficiency, and for creating a stimulating work environment for the TCLF team. The ED will develop deep knowledge of TCLF’s flagship projects, including TXFED.org, Texas Local Food Directory, and Farm Business Services. 

This position is part-time and may become full-time as funding permits and needs require.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing operational excellence, rigorous evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.
• Provide resources needed for the TCLF team to meet its mission and for the team to have what they need to do their jobs and provide high quality services with joy.
• Manage and coach staff, oversee performance, work planning, and professional development.
• Actively engage and energize TCLF’s Board members, partnering organizations, and funders. 
• Generate revenue through sales of services, including TXFED.org, Texas Local Food Directory listings, and general services contracts for training and technical assistance.
• Lead grant prospecting from public and private sources, working with the team to develop mission-aligned, competitive proposals.
• Maintain robust progress tracking systems, regularly evaluate operational components, and measure successes that can be communicated effectively to all stakeholders. 
• Work closely with the Financial & Administrative Manager and TCLF team to prepare financial and progress reports for funders and stakeholders.
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications – from web presence to external relations with the goal of maintaining a strong brand, to internal communication that maximizes mutual understanding.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and adhere to high ethical standards.
• Use external presence and relationships to secure new opportunities for TCLF. 
• Be a positive role model for stakeholders and support the mission of TCLF. 
• Use effective verbal and written communication to present information accurately and clearly.
• Present all materials in a well-organized format to ensure they are easily understandable and, where necessary, reusable by others.