VegFest is looking to restructure and reorganize our team by hiring one or more positions. The roles are flexible, meaning they will be structured around the individual strengths and core competencies of the team, as well as any gaps we may have. The key responsibilities of organizing a successful VegFest and advocating for animal rights will remain consistent across all positions.

Open Positions:

Background

An ideal candidate is:

Self-directed, organized, and action-oriented professional

Strong verbal and written communicator

Proven leader, coach, and relationship manager

Competent web-based tool user

The ideal candidate wants to:

Make a career in the animal rights and environmental movement by leveraging our professional development budget to attend conferences, take relevant classes, and grow their professional network

Enjoy plant-based food and hang out with a rad group of veg*n friends each week

Timeline

Part-time (contract) or full-time (salary) work available. Applications are now open and the position begins in Fall 2019.

How to apply

Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2019

Email us at [email protected] with your cover letter and resume. Include the name of the position in the subject line.

About VegFest

VegFest, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that inspires diverse communities to choose plant-based living. We envision a plant-based, environmentally-sustainable food system in a world where animals are protected from violence.

New England VegFest is one of the largest vegetarian events in North America. Last year the festival attracted 10,000+ attendees, 140+ exhibitors & 100+ volunteers.

Executive Director

The New England VegFest Executive Director leads and manages all VegFest and New England VegFest programming. This individual ensures that year-round events and campaigns advocate for vegetarianism and align with the Board of Directors-established mission and strategic vision.

Areas of Responsibility:

Leadership

Lead an organization of volunteers, ensuring their work upholds VegFest’s mission and vision

Develop and enhance year-round programming to serve the local New England community

Manage all aspects of the annual New England VegFest

Collaborate effectively with the Board of Directors and other organizers by: developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization attending weekly meetings with the Board of Directors and other organizers keeping the Board apprised of organizational activities and of internal and external issues that may affect VegFest Operations



Operations

Develop and share annual plans with goals and objectives that work towards the organization’s strategic vision

Determine staffing requirements for management and program delivery and recruit volunteers for the organizing team

Assess performance to assure that VegFest’s programming meets the organization's goals

Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization, including: maintaining documentation using web-based tools managing institutional relationships overseeing programming facilitating community outreach overseeing monthly membership program



Financial Planning and Development

Develop a comprehensive annual budget for year-round programming and the New England VegFest

Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to sustain and further grow the organization

Lead Organizer

The New England VegFest Lead Organizer is responsible for coordinating all Vegfest events, including the New England VegFest, Mac Daddy competition, and more. The lead organizer works closely with our team of volunteer organizers to produce events, secure sponsors and exhibitors, book speakers, plan logistics, and ensure our events are sustainable and successful.

Areas of Responsibility