POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ROOTS FOR THE HOME TEAM
Executive DIRECtoR
About Roots Roots for the Home Team (Roots) believes every young person deserves opportunities to see and create the future they want. Roots is the next step for youth already participating in community gardening to cultivate their personal and professional growth. Using the produce they have grown and working with top local chefs to design and market nourishing, gourmet salads, they sell those salads at Target Field at Twins games. At the same time, they take University-designed courses to help them tap into their strengths and confidently take on the next stage of life. Roots empowers them literally and figuratively to nourish themselves and their aspirations. Roots believes that investing deeply in each and every young person will result in their having, more tools to build their futures and realize their hopes and dreams. Roots’ mission: Roots for the Home Team nourishes young people’s appetites to discover new possibilities and pathways for success through unique opportunities. Roots’ vision: All youth discover their passions and are equipped to realize extraordinary futures. A Career Opportunity for a Special Leader This position is perfect for the leader who will find fulfillment in an organization that:
The Executive Director’s Responsibilities The ED reports to the Board of Directors and has overall strategic and operational responsibility for Roots’ staff, programs, growth, financial health, and execution of mission. The ED should be thoroughly committed to Roots’ mission and vision and dedicated to developing bright futures for young people. The ED should be skilled in leadership and management, including in an organization poised for growth. Coaching/mentorship, relationship-building, and stewardship are key ingredients of the job. Here are the ED’s specific responsibilities: Leadership and Management
Fundraising, Partnerships and Communications:
Qualifications: The ED will have an unwavering commitment to young people, quality programs, and data-driven program evaluation. Specific qualifications for the job include the following:
Compensation: Salary and Benefits This is a full-time position. The starting salary is $80,000. In addition, there is a benefits allowance. The ED may work from home. While working hours can generally be flexible, there are some evening and weekend commitments. To Apply To apply, interested candidates should send BOTH a letter of introduction and a resume to https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/eca16dda90234e7786660b20bff1baaa Application information may also be found at https://www.cincinnatus.com Applicants are encouraged to apply by April 29, 2022. To learn more: www.rootsforthehometeam.org |