What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director - Student Action with Farmworkers position at Student Action with Farmworkers?
About SAF
Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring students and farmworkers together to learn about each other's lives, share resources and skills, improve conditions for farmworkers, and build diverse coalitions working for social change.
SAF works with farmworkers, students, and advocates in the Carolinas to create a more just agricultural system. Since 1992, the organization has engaged thousands of students, farmworker youth, and community members in the farmworker movement.
Organizational Values
The Executive Director is responsible for SAF's overall organizational health, strategy, and mission alignment by serving as the organization's primary fundraiser, financial manager, and leader in Board and HR development. This role oversees all aspects of the organization, focusing on compliance, best practices, inclusive participation, and strong community and partner relationships that advance farmworker advocacy.
As SAF prepares to welcome its 36th class of student interns working with farmworkers across the Carolinas, the Board of Directors seeks a strategic, compassionate leader ready to guide SAF into its next phase: someone with the experience and creativity to adapt a well-established, highly effective organization for long-term sustainability in a changing environment. Candidates should bring strong skills in finance, fundraising, strategic planning, and values-driven leadership. SAF's primary stakeholders are young people (college and high school-aged) as well as farmworkers and their families, and the ideal candidate will love working with these groups.
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Terms: This is a full-time position requiring a flexible schedule, as some evenings and weekend events/meetings are expected. Some overnight travel within North and South Carolina is required, particularly during the summer months when Into the Fields is operating. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid driver's license. The role is hybrid, based at SAF's Durham, NC office, requiring 2–3 days on-site per week. Candidates must reside in the Triangle, NC region.
Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of October 26. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
How To Apply
The ideal candidate may not have every qualification listed. We encourage candidates with relevant experience, transferable skills, and a strong connection to the organization’s mission to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of October 26. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Applications will be accepted through Idealist. Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and three professional references via the Idealist website.
In Your Cover Letter, Please Address
View and download the complete job description below.
Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring students and farmworkers together to learn about each other's lives, share resources and skills, improve conditions for farmworkers, and build diverse coalitions working for social change.
SAF works with farmworkers, students, and advocates in the Carolinas to create a more just agricultural system. Since 1992, the organization has engaged thousands of students, farmworker youth, and community members in the farmworker movement.
Organizational Values
- Cultivate uncommon leaders for collective action.
- Center the experiences of farmworkers and young people.
- Bridge differences through the sharing of personal truths.
- Have fun and be creative.
- Fight the ongoing struggle for justice: un día a la vez (one day at a time).
The Executive Director is responsible for SAF's overall organizational health, strategy, and mission alignment by serving as the organization's primary fundraiser, financial manager, and leader in Board and HR development. This role oversees all aspects of the organization, focusing on compliance, best practices, inclusive participation, and strong community and partner relationships that advance farmworker advocacy.
As SAF prepares to welcome its 36th class of student interns working with farmworkers across the Carolinas, the Board of Directors seeks a strategic, compassionate leader ready to guide SAF into its next phase: someone with the experience and creativity to adapt a well-established, highly effective organization for long-term sustainability in a changing environment. Candidates should bring strong skills in finance, fundraising, strategic planning, and values-driven leadership. SAF's primary stakeholders are young people (college and high school-aged) as well as farmworkers and their families, and the ideal candidate will love working with these groups.
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Terms: This is a full-time position requiring a flexible schedule, as some evenings and weekend events/meetings are expected. Some overnight travel within North and South Carolina is required, particularly during the summer months when Into the Fields is operating. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid driver's license. The role is hybrid, based at SAF's Durham, NC office, requiring 2–3 days on-site per week. Candidates must reside in the Triangle, NC region.
Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of October 26. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
How To Apply
The ideal candidate may not have every qualification listed. We encourage candidates with relevant experience, transferable skills, and a strong connection to the organization’s mission to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of October 26. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Applications will be accepted through Idealist. Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and three professional references via the Idealist website.
In Your Cover Letter, Please Address
- Your interest or experience in working with the farmworker community.
- Your understanding of the issues farmworkers face and SAF’s role in the movement.
- What draws you to this role?
- What makes you the strongest candidate to lead SAF as its next Executive Director?
View and download the complete job description below.