Current Openings
Become an integral part of the Grassfed Network!
We are currently hiring for:
Part-time Executive Director
We’re seeking a self-motivated, organized leader who enjoys collaboration, inter-disciplinary work, and fundraising; someone who is passionate about livestock production, local food supply chains, and education and is committed to collaboration between producers, consumers, educators, and other stakeholders.
This newly-created position will direct all activities of the organization. These activities range from managing workshops, webinars, and technical assistance programs to fundraising, grant management, record-keeping, and engaging with current and potential SWGLA members. Get to know our board members here.
For each of these activities, the Executive Director will:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate organization missions, plans, and objectives
- Develop, implement, and evaluate organization fundraising and income generation plans and objectives
- Develop and oversee organization budget and financial management
- Maintain compliance with external regulations and internal policies as they apply to organization activities
- Oversee daily activities; coordinate responsibilities with contractors and partners
- Report regularly to the Board of Directors on finances, fundraising, work progress, evaluation, and partnerships
READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION (PDF)
—> Applications accepted on rolling basis/until position filled
—> Send resume and cover letter or any questions to info@grassfedlivestock.org
SWGLA is committed to fostering diversity in our organization. We embrace and encourage applicants of all ages, colors, disability statuses, ethnicities, family or marital statuses, gender identities or expressions, languages, national origins, physical and mental abilities, political affiliations, races, religions, sexual orientations, socio-economic statuses, or veteran statuses.
Additional key details:
- Reports directly to the Board of Directors.
- Compensation $37,500-$60,000 annually depending on experience, paid bi-weekly.
- 20-30 hours a week, salaried.
- This position is primarily remote. There will be shared office space available at the Quivira Coalition building in Santa Fe, where the ED will be expected to work and hold meetings regularly. Candidates must live within a reasonable driving distance to the Santa Fe office. No relocation compensation – the ideal candidate is already based in or near Santa Fe.
The Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance, SWGLA (pronounced ‘swig-la’) www.grassfedlivestock.org, is a non-profit alliance of ranchers, farmers, consumers, chefs, land managers, conservationists, and researchers who work together to support local grassfed livestock products. Through public outreach, producer support, applied research, education and cooperation we work to improve ecological, social, animal and human health.
- SWGLA brings people together who share a passion for our mission – from production to consumption and from research to land management.
- We offer education, training, outreach and networking opportunities – collaborating with other groups in the livestock, land management, and environmental sectors.
- We provide digital resources, sponsor events and offer marketing opportunities for member producers, beginning and experienced. We teach consumers about the options for buying local grassfed meat, introducing them to local producers and strengthening the grassfed community of the Southwest.
- We advocate for our members’ interests on issues critical to grassfed livestock production, processing and marketing.
