Executive Director, Community Farm & Education

Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc. is looking for an Executive Director for Land’s Sake Farm in Weston, MA. The successful candidate will lead the mission-driven organization, guiding its growth, fundraising, and operational health. Candidates should have 15+ years in nonprofit leadership, with experience in strategic planning and team management.

Starting salary ranges from $150,000 to $170,000, complemented by excellent benefits. Apply with a cover letter and resume to the Search Committee.

Qualifications

• Champions Land’s Sake’s mission and values.
• Nonprofit leadership experience of 15+ years.
• Demonstrated fundraising success.
• Visionary with tactical implementation ability.
• High emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision.
• Lead fundraising efforts to grow support.
• Ensure financial and operational health.
• Support and mentor staff across functions.
• Drive effective governance with the Board.
• Act as a community connector.

Skills

Fundraising

Financial management

Team building

Community engagement

Strategic vision

Emotional intelligence

Education

15+ years in nonprofit leadership

5+ years in a leadership role

Job description

Hiring: Executive Director – Land’s Sake Farm

Land’s Sake Farm is a nonprofit community farm in Weston, Massachusetts, dedicated to connecting people to the land to build community and inspire lifelong stewardship. For more than 40 years, the farm has served as a vibrant hub where sustainable agriculture, education, and community come together.

Today, Land’s Sake operates a diversified, mission-driven organization with an annual budget of approximately $3M. We steward over 46 acres of conservation and agricultural land, cultivate more than 40 varieties of produce, and operate a year-round farmstand featuring Land’s Sake and locally sourced goods. Our core program areas include sustainable farming and food production, hunger relief (donating 30%+ of all produce, over 60,000 pounds annually), education programs (600+ programs serving ~10,000 participants each year), community engagement and events, and forestry and maple operations. Through strong regional partnerships, the majority of our donated food reaches families across Greater Boston and MetroWest.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Following a successful $6.5M+ capital campaign that delivered a net-zero farmstand, expanded greenhouse and education facilities, and year-round utilities, Land’s Sake Farm is seeking an Executive Director to build on this strong foundation and guide the organization through its next chapter of impact. Joining a dedicated team, an engaged Board of Directors, and a passionate community of volunteers, donors, and partners, the Executive Director will play a highly visible role in deepening Land’s Sake’s reach, strengthening its financial foundation, and ensuring its sustainability for generations to come. Specifically, the Executive Director will:

• Develop and execute a strategic vision that drives mission clarity, growth, and sustainability. In close collaboration with the Board and senior team, set short- and long-term priorities, translate them into clear goals and work plans, and ensure Land’s Sake’s story and impact are clearly communicated and understood.
• Lead a fundraising effort that grows and diversifies support. Serve as the organization’s lead fundraiser, building on an established ~$1M annual goal, cultivating individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners, and engaging board members as active fundraising partners.
• Ensure the financial and operational health of the organization. Oversee budgeting and financial planning for a ~$3M budget, maintain strong fiscal stewardship, and ensure the right systems and processes are in place across farming, retail, education, events, and hunger relief.
• Lead, develop, and inspire staff across diverse functional areas. Supervise and mentor senior staff, foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability, and champion the people management systems and practices the organization needs to thrive.
• Partner with the Board to drive effective governance and strategic leadership. Prepare planning materials, activate board members as ambassadors and fundraisers, and support board development and diversification.
• Serve as a passionate ambassador and community connector. Build strong relationships with key partners including the Town of Weston, hunger-relief organizations, education partners, and the farm’s advisory community.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Executive Director role calls for candidates who possess the following experiences, competencies, and personal qualities:

• A champion for Land’s Sake’s mission and values. You are inspired by the power of land, food, and community to connect people and create lasting change. You believe in the importance of environmental stewardship, equitable access to food and education, and the role community institutions play in public life, and you are energized to lead a team that embodies these values.
• A nonprofit professional with senior leadership experience. You bring 15+ years of experience, including 5+ in a leadership role, at nonprofit or mission-driven organizations, ideally with multiple programs and complex operations. You understand the full arc of nonprofit leadership: fundraising, financial management, team-building, board governance, and community engagement.
• An enthusiastic and capable fundraiser.You bring demonstrated success securing funding from individual and institutional donors. You are a willing, front-line fundraiser with the presence and polish to engage a range of supporters, and you enjoy the relational, day-to-day work of building a broad donor community. Experience with earned revenue strategies is an asset.
• A visionary thinker with the ability to implement tactically.You hold the big picture and have a proven ability to translate an organization’s vision into tangible priorities and plans. You bring clarity to complexity, help organizations define what matters most, and create the conditions for teams to execute with focus and purpose.
• A thoughtful relationship builder with high emotional intelligence. You have a warm and authentic presence that translates across a wide range of stakeholders. You lead with empathy, listen actively, build trust, and communicate in ways that inspire and engage. You are skilled at managing expectations and navigating competing interests with care and transparency.
• A financially confident operator with sound business judgment.You are comfortable owning a budget, reading financial reports, and making fiscally responsible decisions in partnership with a Board treasurer and senior staff. You grasp the interplay between finance, programs, and earned revenue, and you know when to delegate and when to dig in.
• A collaborative people manager who builds capacity and fosters teamwork. You have experience hiring and developing talent, managing staff across multiple functional areas, and building strong organizational cultures. You work to break down silos, promote open communication, and create the conditions for collaboration and accountability.
• A hands-on, present, and grounded leader who loves the outdoors. You are willing and able to roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team, especially during seasonal peaks. You bring steadiness and good judgment in a dynamic, seasonal environment. Experience with or an affinity for agriculture, food systems, or environmental work is an asset.

JOB LOCATION, SALARY, AND BENEFITS
This position is based at Land’s Sake Farm in Weston, MA, and requires a regular, visible presence on the farm and at community events. Starting salary range is $150,000 to $170,000 plus excellent benefits.

TO APPLY
If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply with a 1) a thoughtful cover letter that explains why Land’s Sake Farm’s mission excites you and why this role is a fit for you, and 2) your resume. Please address your cover letter to the Search Committee. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to fill this position by August 2026.

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