Program & Organizing Director

The Program & Organizing Director ensures that Toxic Free NC supports community members across North Carolina building collective action for change. As a champion for environmental health, justice, and local agro-ecological solutions, the Program and Organizing Director is a skilled facilitator, organizer, strong communicator, and relationship builder. The director is committed to transforming the food system and protecting communities from pesticides and harmful pollution.

Responsibilities 

• Leads strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation for Toxic Free NC’s programs and initiatives, including: Just and Sustainable Agriculture, Farmworker Health and Justice, Toxic Free Families, and the Women of Color Farmers Network.
• Leads outreach and organizing with pesticide and pollution-impacted communities across North Carolina, connecting and building the capacity of local leaders.
• Collaborates with staff on advocacy campaigns that advance just food policies and address the impacts of agrochemicals on human health and the environment.
• Supervises and ensures the success of program staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Represents Toxic Free NC, working in collaboration with state and national coalition partners to advance reform.
• Stays abreast of environmental health science and justice issues impacting North Carolina and provides thought leadership on just solutions.
• Ensures the sustainability of Toxic Free NC programs by supporting fundraising efforts through grants and philanthropic relationships. 
• Supports team communications such as the development of educational materials, newsletters, and appeal campaigns.
• Contributes to a collaborative leadership structure at Toxic Free NC.

We’re looking for:

• Knowledge of pesticide issues, food systems, farmworkers, organic or regenerative farming, environmental health science, and/or environmental justice issues in North Carolina, with capacity and enthusiasm to learn more.
• Demonstrated success managing programs or leading issues-based campaigns.
• Clear and compelling public speaking and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with a range of audiences, from researchers, to policymakers, to community members. 
• An ability to digest complex issues relevant to the role, including by reading scientific concepts, papers, and articles.
• An organizer with positive relationships in the community and experience mobilizing people and groups.
• Demonstrated skills and experience managing staff.
• Embodies Toxic Free NC’s mission and values, with a deep understanding of systemic inequity and environmental justice.

Helpful but not required:

• Educational background or training in environmental science, public health, chemistry, or a related field.
• Training or facilitation experience, with knowledge of popular education and participatory facilitation and decision-making methods.
• Grant writing experience is a plus.
• Spanish fluency is a big plus!

A flexible schedule is required, including some weekend and evening hours. Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel occasionally throughout North Carolina. This is an office-based position in downtown Durham, NC.