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Description
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms - USA (WWOOF-USA®) is hiring a Program Manager at our new office in San Francisco, and is accepting applications now. Please see the job description below. This is a full-time salaried position. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 3rd, and accepted until position is filled.
WWOOF-USA® is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is part of a worldwide effort to link volunteers with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming practices. We produce a directory of organic farms, communities, and garden projects in the USA that host volunteers in exchange for room, board and hands-on experience in sustainable living (www.wwoofusa.org). WWOOF-USA is part of an international network of WWOOF groups, found in over 50 countries, each run independently. WWOOF worldwide recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, and WWOOF-USA has been operating in the US for the past decade.
Position Overview:
The Program Manager coordinates WWOOF-USA membership, connects volunteers with organic farmers, and manages the WWOOF-USA organization.
Responsibilities:
To accomplish this goal, the Program Manager will:
- Provide membership services and respond to inquiries by phone or e-mail
- Prepare and mail the WWOOF Host Farm Directories and other mailings
- Manage the website and online database of 1400 host and 12,000 volunteer memberships
- Manage some online registration fees and bookkeeping
- Publish the 200 page hard copy of the Host Farm Directory twice per year
- Improve website capabilities and database functions as needed
- Increase outreach through social media and other outlets
- Work independently on projects, with regular progress reports to executive director and board of directors
- Manage office needs and supplies
- Collaborate with executive director and board of directors on projects to further the organization's mission.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor Degree (BS / BA), preferably in relevant field
- Experience with non-profit organization and program management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to manage a highly-trafficked, dynamic website
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience with bookkeeping
- Experience with desktop publishing
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks and Apple Mail
- Highly motivated to take initiative and see projects through
- Ability to work both very independently and as part of a small team
- Ability to work well with the public, farmers, volunteers and a board of directors
- Willingness to be the "public face" for WWOOF-USA
- Interest in the organic farming movement, sustainable agriculture, and/or WWOOF
Preferred:
- Ability to update websites
- Experience working on professional print jobs
- Experience using PayPal Pro or similar payment program
- Media and public relations experience
- Experience farming or WWOOFing a plus
Compensation: This position is full-time and includes a health benefits allowance. Salary is $37,000 - $43,000, depending on experience. Full-time start date is January 3, 2012, with a required training period December 19 - 22, 2011. The position will be located in our new WWOOF-USA office in San Francisco.
Closing Date: The position is open until filled, application review will begin November 3, 2011.
To Apply:
Please e-mail cover letter, résumé, and contact information for 3 references to:
Sarah Potenza
Executive Director
WWOOF-USA
No phone calls, please. Confirmation of receipt of your application and additional questions will be addressed by e-mail.