Director of the Fresh Taste Initiative - Posting No. 1154
Date Posted
December 19, 2007
Employer
Illinois Fresh Taste Initiative
Location
Illinois
Job Description
The Fresh Taste Initiative was formed to advance the growth of diverse local agriculture and healthy eating in Chicago and across Illinois. The three-year Initiative will provide leadership that brings together stakeholders across all sectors of the state's food system to bring about this change.
The Director will convent, connect, and enable the public, private, philanthropic, and not-for-profit actors who will be key in reaching its goal of growing 10% of the Chicago region's food locally.
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience including successful project leadership and systems change experience
- Knowledge of the way in which the established food system works will be especially valuable as will experience across multiple sectors and an understanding of the roles of various sectors in maintaining a major economic system
- Demonstrated conceptual, strategic, planning, networking, and convening abilities, and the demonstrated ability to move frequently and effectively between the big picture and detail
- Entrepreneurial energy and outlook are critical
- Deep commitment to the Initiative's goal and objectives
- Available for statewide and occasional national travel
Salary
Low to mid $100's
Contact Information
Meghan Strubel, Senior Associate
Send a cover letter and resume to:
Meghan Strubel
Senior Associate
The Himmelfarb Group
1119 Pleasant Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone - 708-848-0086
Fax - Not Available
Cell Phone - Not Available
Email - freshtaste@himmelfarbgroup.com
Website - www.himmelfarbgroup.com