FH King Blog

Yes, you've read correctly.  Come spring we'll be short three board members and are looking to fill their big shoes before they leave.  The three paid positions are: Program Director, Outreach Coordinator and Finance Director.  If you're interested in any or all, please apply!  Applications are due November 10th by 12:00 noon, so don't delay! Please send any questions to Ali Loker at fhking.students@gmail.com.  See position descriptions below for position specific information, with details on how to apply at the bottom.

F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture Program Director 

Overview:  The Program Director will direct all elements of programming including workshops, panel discussions, film screenings, kick-off events, social activities, and special events.  The Program Director will work with the Outreach Director to network with other student organizations in order to foster collaborative opportunities, events, and projects.  The Program Director will work with the Administrative Director and Finance Director to develop funding partnerships.  The Program Director will work with the Outreach Director and Program Assistant to promote and advertise all programming.  The Program Director will work with the Garden Directors to organize events at the garden including social events and educational workshops.  The Program Director will be responsible for working within a program budget and keeping detailed records of all events and purchases.  This requires a willingness to learn about the ASM budget process and regular communication with the Finance Director.  In addition, the Program Director will oversee the Internship Program including semi-regular meetings with interns to set goals and check-in on progress as well as complete evaluation forms.  The Program Director will work with the Administrative, Garden, and Urban Agriculture Directors on the development and maintenance of the Intern Program. 

 Program Director Specific Responsibilities: 

-       Planning workshops, social events/potlucks, educational films screenings or panel discussion

-       Planning fall and spring kick-off events

-       Planning fall and spring festivals (Fall Harvest Fest and Garden Season Welcome Celebration)

-       Networking and collaboration with other student organization

-       Soliciting collaborative funding (co-sponsorship) for events

-       Promotion of F.H. King events on listservs, via flyering, or talking to student classes/groups

-       Soliciting workshop leaders from the community

-       Working with workshop leaders to find time/dates/locations for events

-       Working with workshop leaders to secure supplies for events and print handouts

-       Writing and posting event descriptions on F.H. King calendar

-       Generally maintaining F.H. King calendar and RSVPs for events

-       Reserving rooms for events

-       Introducing events and asking participants to fill in the sign-in sheet

-       Filing honorarium and supply purchase paperwork for events

-       Working with Finance Director to plan the programming budget and make budget alterations when necessary

-       Archiving events and maintaining records about events

-       Overseeing Intern Program including writing job descriptions, providing an orientation, setting goals with individual interns, checking in on their progress throughout their term, making sure that evaluation forms get filled out, and organizing the end-of-term potluck where interns share their projects

F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture Finance Director

Description:  This position oversees the financial needs of F.H. King. The Finance Director will oversee all payroll and purchasing activity for the organization. An important role of the Finance Director is creating the annual budget. This requires collaboration with the entire Board of Directors to determine the fiscal needs of the organization in the future. Throughout the fiscal year, the Finance Director must ensure spending is in line with specific budget restrictions. In addition, the Finance Director will serve as a liaison to ASM and SSFC through meetings and general contact; manage the organization’s accounts; and produce an annual financial report. Throughout the year, he/she will work on maintaining the organization’s account, including budget reallocations and reconciliations.  He/she will collaborate with the Program Director to increase fundraising and grant-writing efforts.

This is a student hourly position meaning that one must be a registered UW-Madison student to apply. We are looking for an individual who can commit at least one year to the organization. The position will begin after training in early December. The hourly rate is $9.19. The position is limited to 10 hours per week. Hours are not based on a set schedule and are flexible to accommodate to student’s schedules.

 Finance Director Specific Responsibilities:

·      Serve on F.H. King’s Board of Directors

·      Purchasing and procurement of supplies and materials

·      Drafting the annual budget

·      Financial reporting

·      Annual financial report

·      Understand budgetary restrictions

·      Account management

·      Maintaining the GSSF-approved budget

·      Fundraising

·      Grant writing and research

·      Grant reporting

·      Acting as a GSSF liaison

·      Frequently update Board of Directors

·      Weekly meetings with GSSF

·      Keep and file receipts

·      Payroll maintenance

F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture Outreach Coordinator

 Description:  This position is responsible for outreach and a portion of external communications. F.H. King wants to reach as many students as possible, and this person will be expected to create action plans to do as such. This may include: creating and posting fliers, speaking to other student organizations, seeking out groups of students that may not know about F.H. King, etc. This position has a creative element and the person is responsible for producing eye-catching advertising with design programs, such as Adobe Illustrator, or in conjunction with graphic designers at Student Print. This person may also be responsible for maintaining the visual aspect of the website (depending on website skills) and contributing blog posts. The Outreach Coordinator will also seek partnerships with other student organizations in order to promote mutual goals through events; this includes attending monthly CALS Student Council meetings. This position works closely with the Program Director to promote events and the Administrative Director to effectively communicate F.H. King’s message to students. This person will also provide feedback from members to the F.H. King Board of Directors.

 This is a student hourly position meaning that one must be a registered UW-Madison student to apply. We are looking for an individual who can commit at least one year to the organization. The hourly rate is $9.19. The position is limited to 10 hours per week. Hours are not based on a set schedule and are flexible to accommodate to student’s schedules.

 Outreach Coordinator Specific Responsibilities:

•       Great oral and written communication skills
•       Creation and distribution of marketing materials (artistic abilities and an interest in the creative side of the job a plus, but not necessary)
•       Creating action plan to inform students of F.H. King and our programs
  
  
•       Collaborations with other student organizations
•       Attend monthly CALS Student Council meetings
•       Website maintenance (depending on skill level)
•       Regularly writing and posting on blog
•       Speak at events/classes about F.H. King on a need-be basis
•       Press and media relations
•       Works closely with Program Director to promote events
•       Works with other groups to co-sponsor events

To apply for one of the above positions, please send one email to fhking.students@gmail.com with the following documents:

1.  Cover letter addressed to the F.H. King Board of Directors. The cover letter should include:
     * Your interest in sustainable agriculture
     * An explanation of your organizational and time management skills
     * Applicable academic, professional and volunteer experiences 
2.  Contact information for two references
3.  Resume

The deadline for applications is THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10^TH at 12:00 noon. Applications will be reviewed that weekend with interviews the following week. Please send questions and inquiries about the position to Ali Loker at fhking.students@gmail.com.