Executive Director

Are you a justice-minded, faith-rooted leader with experience guiding mission-based organizations toward meaningful impact? The National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead our next chapter of work in solidarity with farm workers organizing for justice and dignity.

We’re seeking a proven nonprofit leader who brings strategic vision, relational leadership, and deep commitment to social, racial, and economic justice. The Executive Director will represent NFWM nationally, cultivate partnerships with farm worker organizations, faith communities, and allies, and oversee staff, fundraising, and operations.

If you’re a collaborative, values-driven leader ready to advance justice for those who feed us, we invite you to apply.

About Our Organization:

The National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM) is a faith-based nonprofit that works to support and amplify farm worker organizing for justice across the United States.

Since its founding in 1971, NFWM has partnered with farm workers in their campaigns and communities, focusing on education, mobilization, and advocacy. We equip individuals, congregations, and member organizations to take effective action in solidarity with farm workers, both regionally and nationally.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Director is primarily responsible for the leadership and fiscal management, and sustainability of NFWM to fulfill the mission of the organization. The Executive Director is responsible for building key alliances, determining policy, developing programs, leading strategy, and embodying the organizational values in the work and functioning of the organization.

Currently, the office is located in Raleigh, NC. The goal for onboarding is the first quarter of 2026. The position is open until filled.

For questions or to submit a resume, ExecutiveDirectorSearch@nfwm.org . RESPONSIBILITIES:

Alliance Building and Policy (20% of FTE)

Represents the interests of the organization with farm worker partners, and other key leaders and institutions regarding farm worker issues.

Represents the interests of the organization in cultivating religious leaders and new Member & Supporting organizations.

Develops key regional, statewide, and national policy issues for NFWM. Serves as primary spokesperson for NFWM.

Participates in and provides networking at key conferences and national meetings. Oversees the communication strategy for NFWM.

Campaigns and Programs (40% of FTE)

Develops and manages strategy & plans for program areas to educate, equip, mobilize, and sustain support for farm worker campaigns & initiatives of NFWM.

Ensures that the organization makes consistent and timely progress toward measurable program and campaign goals, and that the work of the organization is aligned with its long-range strategy and mission.

Develops and manages NFWM involvement in national farm worker campaigns and activities.

Management and Operations (25% of FTE)

Works with the Board and its Executive Committee to develop, review, and revise the strategic intents and goals of NFWM.

Works with Board Chair and Board Executive Committee regularly to keep them informed. Effectively involves the Board in organizational governance, member support, program work, fundraising, and organizing initiatives.

Responsible for the overall financial health and sustainability of the organization. Prepares the annual budget, monitors the organization’s financial performance, and reports regularly to the staff and quarterly to the Board on the organization’s financial status.

Hires all staff, supervises full-time staff, supports part-time staff, and oversees contractual partnerships.

Development (15% of FTE)

Oversees the design of a comprehensive development plan and actively participates in its implementation.

As the face of the organization, establishes and maintains relationships with funders, donors, and partners, and nurtures their role in the financial health and sustainability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL/REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES (SKAs):

Demonstrated commitment to social, economic & racial justice through work with immigrant communities or other minority or marginalized groups

Demonstrated experience working with faith communities, with the ability to relate to people of diverse cultures and faiths

Knowledge of faith policy advocacy

Ability to foster a positive and productive organizational culture and build community with staff

Experience growing an organization and creating and executing strategies to increase organizational impact and sustainability

Demonstrated experience in managing a small/medium-sized nonprofit organization Proven success in fundraising and stewardship of resources

Highly motivated, with strong organizational skills

Proven capacity to build coalitions

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and advocacy Solid analytical and strategic planning competency

Able to adapt to changing work situations and needs; flexible, positive attitude Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Religion, Social Work, or related field Ability to travel nationally

Be willing to undergo and pass a financial credit check in order to take this role.

ADDITIONAL: Spanish fluency, oral and written, highly desirable (not required for application).

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Familiarity with computers, e-mail communications, social media, etc. Should be physically able to participate in marches, public vigils, visits to farm workers in fields (many of which may be in extreme heat conditions), and light weightlifting. The office location may require staff to climb stairs.

Healthcare premium stipend up to $650.00 per month

Pension

Paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, bereavement leave, etc.

Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English and we would love conversational Spanish.