The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary (a former dairy farm transfarmed into a farmed animal sanctuary in Bloomington Indiana, whose residents include 115 goats and 60 chickens) is seeking an Executive Director to serve as primary administrator of the farm and sanctuary. Primary responsibilities include administration, marketing, fundraising, education, and management of programs, hourly staff, interns and volunteers. Animal care is primarily the responsibility of the farm manager, but the ED is also expected to understand and participate in animal care.
Mission: We care for previously farmed animals and provide care and a space where they can live out their own full meaningful lives; we connect people with farmed animals so that they can develop deeper empathy and compassion for farmed animals.
Vision: We envision a world where animals are not exploited for human consumption, fashion or entertainment; where animals are protected and can live out full meaningful and natural lives; and where humans appreciate animals simply for being who they are.
Qualifications: We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and communication and organizational skills. Higher education degree in Nonprofit Management (or related field) and 4 years work experience in similar role. Experience caring for animals (particularly farmed animals) a plus. Must be aligned with sanctuary mission and vision.
Pay: $50-65k (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: 20 Days PTO
Responsibilities
This position oversees the sanctuary, maintains systems, engages the community to support its mission, and is responsible for:
Administration
- Develop and manage an annual operating budget, monitor monthly financial reports, and account for variances
- Maintain insurance policies
- Responsible for accurate bookkeeping
- Compliance with other government requirements
- Communicate with tax accountant and attorney as necessary
Marketing, Communications, and Outreach
- Send monthly newsletter to mailing list
- Maintain website
- Maintain a positive presence on social media
- Answer phone and email inquiries
- Collaborate with other non-profits
- Network and attend events out in the community
- Seek out professional development and further education opportunities for self and staff
- Work with media outlets to raise visibility of sanctuary and mission
- Provide timely and relevant communication to staff
Events and Programs
- Coordinate and schedule tours, goat yoga and other paid programs, including tour guides, yoga instructors, other contract workers, etc
- Work with staff to create, plan, promote, and execute special events
Fundraising and Development
- Cultivate and maintain donor relationships
- Track donors through donor management software
- Set fundraising goals for events and track results
- Identify and apply for funding opportunities
- Create and manage fundraising campaigns
- Develop diversified revenue streams
Animal and Farm Care
- Schedule employees, interns and volunteers for morning and evening chores, participate in chores as needed on Farm Manager’s days off.
- Participate in spring barn cleaning, hay deliveries, and other one-off events
Personnel
- Hire staff and conduct annual reviews for Farm Manager, Tour Guide, Education Staff. Participate in annual reviews for Resident Care staff.
- Report to board regarding staff performance
- Recruit and onboard interns and volunteers. (Farm Manager trains and supervises interns and volunteers)
Board Participation
- Attend Board meetings and give regular updates to Board, including staff needs, state of the sanctuary, and any recommendations about sanctuary potential improvements
- Participate in all Board committees
Other
- Other tasks as needed or recommended by Board
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT https://airtable.com/appzRNxAL4CJQCTVy/pagonek0Yt331cviD/form
Questions - email [email protected]
Applications open until position is filled.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
