Executive Director

Oregon Farmers Markets Association (OFMA) is ready to bring an Executive Director into our organization to support our current staff and board in meeting the needs of farmers markets state-wide. The Executive Director serves as the chief administrator of OFMA and is responsible for the execution and implementation of many Association services including finance, fundraising, staff and board management.

The Executive Director also acts as a key communication link between members, staff and other organizations. Internal facing responsibilities will be priority in the first few months of the role. Once solidified, the ED’s focus will shift toward externally focused responsibilities including coalition building, partnership development, and promotions of OFMA services, membership, and the value farmers markets bring to Oregon's food system.

Organization

For 39 years, Oregon Farmers Markets Association (OFMA) has worked for markets and the vendors who sell in them. OFMA is a 501c3 nonprofit that plays a crucial role in sustaining and growing the network of farmers markets in Oregon, benefiting local economies, farmers, and communities. Read more about our work and OFMA’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Our work culture is trust-based. Employees make their own schedule, although some availability during traditional work hours is required. Our team is currently made up of two part-time staff, contractors, and an active volunteer board.

OFMA recognizes that farmers markets are part of an agricultural system based in a history of racism and oppression. OFMA and our next Executive Director will be committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice while working to dismantle these oppressive systems, so we can meaningfully serve all Oregonians. See OFMA’s DEI statement and resources related to anti-racism and farmers markets for more information.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Experience in value-based management including supervising staff and volunteers and leading organizations or programs, especially in small or growing nonprofits.
• 3+ years financial management, including budget preparation, restricted funds management, analysis, decision-making and reporting.
• 3+ years fundraising experience, including grant writing, government funding, corporate partnerships, individual donor engagement programs.
• 3+ years experience operating a business, nonprofit, or social benefit program, particularly small businesses and organizations in the food, beverage, agriculture, accounting, legal or business consultation sectors
• Understanding of Membership-based nonprofits, coalitions, co-operatives and other collaboration-based organizations as it relates to structure, operations and administration
• Previous success in establishing remote and in-person relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including industry partners and volunteers remote and in-person.
• Willingness to advocate and educate key stakeholders about OFMA’s work and members.
• Preferred experience with workplace technology including: Google Suites, Zoom, Quickbooks, CRM databases and donation platforms.
• Experience with local food systems work.

 Application Information:

Nonprofit Professionals Now is excited to support OFMA in this leadership search. Please share a resume and cover letter highlighting your experience and connection to OFMA's mission.

To review the full job description please visit the application portal at:

http://bit.ly/3MmLh3z.

Application Deadline: March 11, 2026

Monthly health stipend, technology stipend, PTO and Holiday.