Director of Finance & Administration

Organic Growers School is the premier provider of practical and affordable organic education in the Southern Appalachians, building a vibrant food & farming community by boosting the success of organic home growers and farmers in our region. Our hands-on training, workshops, conferences, and partnerships inspire, educate, and support people to farm, garden, and live organically.

We value:

• Organic growing and believe that it benefits the grower, the community, the consumer, and the earth.
• Ensuring quality, integrity, and equity in our organization and programming.
• Providing accessible, affordable, practical, and regionally appropriate education on regenerative and organic farming, gardening, eating, and living.
• Building community and strengthening connections among people, healthy food, and land.

Organic Growers School (OGS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQIA+ identifying folx to apply. However you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. Come join us and help us build an organization where we're all proud to belong. 

Summary Job Description: The Director of Finance & Administration will manage, direct, oversee, and coordinate a wide variety of administrative, accounting activities and overall financial management for all OGS programs as well as the non-profit entity as a whole. This person will serve as a primary point person for federal and state agencies, the OGS accounting firm, the IRS, and any other financially related entities, in addition to the OGS staff and board. The person in this position is a member of the OGS Leadership Team and will work in close collaboration with the entire OGS staff to fulfill the below tasks.

See full job description here: https://organicgrowersschool.org/about/jobs/

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience with bookkeeping, financial management, and/or non-profit accounting, or related degree.
• Technically proficient with Quickbooks Online, Excel, and Google Drive.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• Experience with records maintenance, research, and office management.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections. 
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Experience working with nonprofits, boards, and grant management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively both individually and as a team. 
• Experience with database management in a CRM, Hubspot preferably. 
• Innovative. Creative. Flexible. Quick Learner.
• Experienced with customer service.
• Previous accounting experience.

Hours: 20-30 hr/week Part-time position (with potential to become full-time)

Compensation: Director of Finance & Administration shall receive an hourly rate of $22-$24/hour (depending on experience). Part-Time benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, a wellness stipend, and a Simple IRA contribution. 

Location: A combination of remote working from your home office and working in the OGS office in Asheville, NC when safe, appropriate, and desired. The ability to be present at various locations across Western NC throughout the year is required.

We look forward to learning more about you!

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to cameron@organicgrowersschool.org. Be sure to put “Director of Finance & Administration” in the subject line. Application Deadline is Monday, June 27, 2022.