Executive Director

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Position: 1.0 FTE (32-40 hrs/week)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (flexible), occasional evenings and weekends

Location: Headquartered in Green Lake, WI. Opportunity for remote work. In-person events may take place throughout the Upper Fox River watershed. 

Supervisor: Reports to Board Chair

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Expected Salary: $55,000-60,000 (Based on experience)

Salaries are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are subject to mandatory employment deductions (state and federal taxes, social security and Medicare).

Benefits:

• 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 50% Health Savings Account Match
• 3% IRA Employer Match
• Raise opportunity with demonstrated fundraising success
• Professional development opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Foxhead Regenerative Agriculture Project (FoxRAP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit based in Green Lake, WI, dedicated to advancing a resilient agriculture system that restores our roots in small farms and local food to build communities where people and land work together.

2026 marks our 5th anniversary, and with the foundation laid, we have the need, and the opportunity, for deeper impact.

For the next phase of FoxRAP, we are seeking a dynamic executive director to strengthen the core of the organization, build out a regionally impactful nonprofit, and expand FoxRAP’s role as a trusted community partner. 

Because our organization is deeply rooted in place and community, we are seeking someone who lives or works in, or is otherwise connected to the Upper Fox River watershed community (mainly Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara, Winnebago, Fond du Lac counties, and some portions of Adams, Calumet, and Columbia).

The director’s essential duties include fundraising and leading program and partnership development for our four pillars: 

• Connect Community – educate and engage community around regenerative agriculture
• Grow Local Food – establish, support, and diversify local farms and markets
• Preserve Farms – forge paths for farmland access, conservation, and transitions
• Protect our Ecosystem – work with partners to protect and restore natural spaces

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial
• Create, develop, and follow fundraising plan and annual budget
• Implement regular fundraising and donor engagement communications and events
• Find grants, write successful applications, and fulfill reporting requirements
• Maintain and maximize donor database and data
• Programming
• Oversee staff & programming for four pillars
• Oversee outreach & communications plan and implementation
• Organize and participate in monthly board meetings
• Recruit and engage new board members
• Develop roles and hire for new staff, volunteer, and intern positions
• Perform or outsource administrative tasks such as bookkeeping, accounting, insurance, payroll, copywriting, etc.
• Community & Collaboration
• Build relationships with farmers, farm allies, and community partners
• Collaborate with other local and regional ag partners, especially those which are underrepresented in agriculture
• Lead staff and community with head and heart toward the organizational vision
• Move regenerative agriculture in WI and Upper Midwest region forward through ideas and action

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Financial
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, and grants
• Experience in nonprofit management, finances, and marketing
• Experience in budget planning, management, and reporting
• Programming
• Passionate about FoxRAP’s mission
• Experience in agriculture
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple ongoing projects
• Familiarity with U.S. and WI food systems, racial equity work, food sovereignty, and land justice

• Community & Collaboration
• Invested in the Upper Fox River community
• Able to build networks and teams to achieve common goals
• Comfortable with public speaking at events, on camera, and other media
• Open-minded, adaptable, and able to work with a variety of community stakeholders with differing values and beliefs
• Adept in written and spoken English is required. Competency in Spanish or Hmong is a plus.
• Sense of humor and adventure

Physical Demands: This is a computer/office work-based role; however, occasional physical demands could include farm walks and preparing for events. This requires the ability to carry 20-60 pounds.

Travel: This position may require travel for events, farm technical assistance, and work meetings. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active registration and insurance, and be willing to travel with occasional overnight stays. Mileage reimbursement is compensated at the federal standard.

Equipment: This position requires access to a computer, high-speed internet and a reliable phone. A computer may be provided.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage anyone interested to apply and enthusiastically encourage applications from people from a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.