Helena Food Share is now accepting applications for the Executive Director position. The new ED will lead the organization and provide operational, program, staff, and financial leadership to ensure that all aspects are running at maximum effectiveness for the greatest impact on our community. They must have a passion for Helena Food Share’s mission, vision, and values and be a champion for all who experience food insecurity. Great people skills will be essential to be a champion for all, including people who are homeless or going through other traumatic experiences. No matter if the delivery truck breaks down, an employee resigns unexpectedly, a food delivery is delayed, or a trusted donor does not renew a gift, the leader must handle a variety of situations with thoughtfulness, flexibility, respect, resilience, and a can-do attitude. The ED reports to Helena Food Share’s Board of Directors. Desired Skills, Knowledge, and QualificationsThe ideal candidate for this position will have:-Executive-level experience that includes planning, fundraising, managing staff, overseeing finances, and working with boards;-Demonstrated ability to lead an organization through change and growth;-Experience developing and overseeing a large budget;-Experience motivating and appreciating volunteers;-Successful experience fundraising from a variety of sources;-Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff and boards and to foster teamwork and inclusion among groups;-Operational skills and ability to manage time and resources;-Experience in capital campaigns and endowments;-Some knowledge of the Montana and Helena communities and cultures;-Familiarity with food pantries, hunger, and food security issues;-Strong computer skills with working knowledge of financial software, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation creation, information mining, and social media; and-Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled at successfully juggling competing priorities.Required Experience:The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree and five years of demonstrated executive-level nonprofit experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on an individual basis.For complete details about the position and how to apply, you can visit helenafoodshare.org/executive-director-search.