JOB OPPORTUNITY – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOAVES AND FISHES OF TOMPKINS COUNTY

I will be retiring from my position as Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes this April. It has been an honor to work with others in this community where individuals care for and serve one another. I have been involved in different capacities at Loaves & Fishes since its beginning 26 plus years ago. It is time for new leadership. Please see the Job Listing below for more details.

Sincerely, Chris Pothier

JOB OPPORTUNITY – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOAVES AND FISHES OF TOMPKINS COUNTY

Loaves and Fishes (L&F) of Tompkins County anticipates a vacancy in the position of Executive Director in April 2010. L&F is a Christian ministry which provides a place for free meals, hospitality, companionship, and advocacy for those in need, regardless of their faith, beliefs, or circumstances. L&F guests come from all areas of Tompkins County and include the working poor, the unemployed, the underemployed, individuals with disabilities, the homeless, people in crisis, families with inadequate public assistance and anyone in need of companionship. L&F serves an average of 125 guests per weekday. There are no forms to fill and no eligibility requirements; all are welcome.

L&F provides compassionate services including: free meals each weekday; advocacy during mealtimes which includes listening, referrals and practical support for basic needs (housing, medical, food, clothing, etc); and health information along with limited medical testing. L&F is seeking a creative leader with strong planning and organizational skills who can bring people, systems, and communities together on behalf of its guests. The Executive Director is the principal leader of the L&F Ministry of hospitality and advocacy and has overall responsibility for the general operations and activities of the organization carried out within the guidelines and policies set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director works with local agencies to develop countywide plans for reducing hunger and food insecurity, participates in interagency coordination and activities with other groups which provide similar services, and acts as spokesperson for L&F with the media and governmental bodies.

Qualifications include: the ability and desire to work in cooperative effort with others toward achievement of the L&F Ministry goals; three years administrative experience in a non-profit organization; three years supervisory experience; experience in food service and in advocacy for the needy; grant writing and public relations experience; excellent organizational and communication skills; and a valid drivers license.

This is a full-time 40-hour/week position with a salary range of $48,000 to $52,000 and includes an excellent fringe benefits package. The full job description is on the home page, online at http://www.loaves.org. To apply submit a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to search@loaves.org by March 8, 2010.

Chris Pothier, Executive Director
(607)272-5457
http://www.loaves.org/