Career Opportunity: CADE Executive Director position

The Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship, Inc. (CADE) seeks a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead the organization. CADE was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organization and is based in Oneonta, NY. CADE strives to increase the number and diversity of successful farm enterprises and related businesses in New York.

The Executive Director has the primary responsibility of managing day-to-day operations, leading the organization’s development efforts, and directing the work of staff and consultants. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director ensures that the organization is fiscally sound and that its communications, fund raising, and programming are meeting current and emerging needs of the sustainable agricultural industry.

The Executive Director will be adept at both internal management and optimizing external impact and visibility.  Successful candidates must be excellent communicators, who are able to convey effectively the mission and activities of CADE to specific constituencies, as well as to the general public. CADE offers a competitive salary and benefits package. CADE is an equal opportunity employer.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to cadedirjob@yahoo.com by March 1, 2012.