Executive Director

LA Compost restores lost connections to the soil and one another. Cooperatively with a

diverse network of partners across LA County, LA Compost co-creates spaces for local

compost access and engagement, restorative practices, and community empowerment. LA

Compost supports a healthy transition where food is never wasted but returned to the soil for

the next cycle of life.

For over a decade, LA Compost has created and facilitated community composting

throughout Los Angeles County. LA Compost provides services in the areas of education and

empowerment, community compost access, and parks and policy.

The Executive Director of LA Compost is responsible for the overall success and growth of the

organization and must be a collaborative visionary with a proven track record in leadership

and management. The Executive Director will work alongside a diverse staff to facilitate and

support fundraising strategies, direct communication and outreach, and guide policy for LA

Compost programs. The Executive Director reports to a highly experienced and committed

Board of Directors and is responsible for ensuring ethical operations, leadership, and

transparency.

Partnerships and Development:

Cultivate new and maintain existing relationships with key stakeholders and

community-based partners. Including but not limited to State officials, City Councils,

neighborhood councils, municipalities, donors, and vendors.

Work alongside the Board of Directors and staff to implement development and

communication strategies to meet annual financial and communication goals.

Identify new strategic community-based partnerships to collaborate with and support

LA Compost’s rapidly growing programmatic offerings.

Resource Management and Financial Oversight:

Strategically communicate LA Compost’s mission, vision, programmatic offerings, and

funding needs to partners, Board members, and prospective funders.

Work closely with the Development Team and Board of Directors to implement the

annual development plan.

Develop an annual organizational budget in partnership with senior leadership and

Board Chair for approval by the Board of Directors.

In partnership with the Development Team and Board of Directors, lead conversations

with funders, oversee grant applications and associated grant reporting, and conduct

site visits and tours.

Upload, classify, and reimburse all monthly expenses in partnership with the Senior

Operations Manager.

Execute contracts, oversee banking functions and cash management.

Approve payroll for staff and finalize payroll reports with the accountant.

Program Operations and Staff Oversight:

Provide direct support to seven (7) LA Compost Managers, providing support with

individual work plans, mid-year, and annual performance reviews.

Work with seven LA Compost Managers to improve standard operating procedures

across program offerings.

Work with Human Resources Advisor to update the employee handbook on an

as-needed basis.

Improve and maintain metrics tracking library for qualitative and quantitative metrics

across all program offerings.

Support program evaluation efforts to ensure program offerings meet or exceed

strategic plan goals.

Vision and Leadership

Work alongside the Board of Directors to develop and implement an intentional

strategy that moves the organization forward and increases overall positive impact.

Hire, onboard, and train manager-level staff to create a dynamic team focused on

carrying out the mission, vision, and values of LA Compost.

Provide visionary direction for LA Compost to remain an industry leader for the next

decade.

Establish a culture of care across the LA Compost team, supporting healthy

interactions between staff and community members.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain LA Compost’s standing as a 501(c)3 nonprofit via timely submission of

annual nonprofit compliance paperwork (Annual 990, RRF-1 Form, CA Franchise Tax

Board).

Maintain proper insurance coverage by working directly with Insurance Brokers to

comply with various contracts and right-of-entry agreements.

Work directly with the accountant to cross-check monthly financial statements.

Support the Operations Team to ensure infrastructure and vehicle maintenance is

performed on time.

Visit various LA Compost hubs and farmers market sites to provide support or

coverage when needed.

Engage with various state and national community composting networks.

Work directly with the Human Resources Advisor and Board of Directors to support

conflict resolution.

Perform other tasks and duties to successfully function as Executive Director and

oversee LA Compost operations.

Communication Skills:

Strong public speaking skills.

Experience managing internal team and external community

communications.

Experience cultivating and maintaining key relationships with network

partners and stakeholders.

Fundraising and Development:

Experience leading fundraising efforts and establishing new systems and

strategies to meet annual fundraising goals.

Leadership Experience:

4+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership (or equivalent leadership role),

including managing staff and collaborating with a Board of Directors.

Strategy Implementation:

Experience developing and executing strategic plans alongside staff and Board

of Directors.

Preferred Skills:

Experience working with City, County, and Municipal agencies, urban

agriculture organizations, and educators.