Administrative Director

Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The People's Farm for Sustainable Agriculture is seeking an Administrative Director to advance community education on food systems at UW. This leadership role coordinates external partnerships, oversees long-term projects, and helps sustain our programs.

You will co-administer payroll with the Finance Director, guide board meetings, and manage hiring and transition processes to support our mission of access to sustainable agriculture education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to external groups (e.g., ASM and the SAC GB).
• Oversee long-term projects essential to organization maintenance (e.g., Student Organization Application and GSSF Eligibility).
• Co-administer payroll with Finance Director.
• Manage board meetings, hiring, and transition processes.

Job description

The People's Farm for Sustainable Agriculture strives to educate the UW community about the relationship between people, land, and food. Through our garden workshops, educational events, and outreach programming, we aim to bring critical awareness about food systems, land use, and sustainability issues at UW.

The Administrative Director will serve as the organization’s primary liaison to outside groups, such as ASM and the SAC GB. The Administrative Director will be responsible for long term projects which are essential to the maintenance of the organization, such as the Student Organization Application and GSSF Eligibility, among others. The Administrative Director will co-administer payroll with the Finance Director. The Administrative Director will manage board meetings, hiring, and the transition process.