We're hiring a Finance Director!

Hello folks! FH King is hiring a Finance Director. Please see the job description below. We are accepting applications through Friday, 12/4.

Finance Director for F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture

Overview:

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 (Spring ’10, Summer ’10, Fall '10) to the organization. The position will begin after training in 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

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To apply for the position, 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
     * Finance experience
     * Applicable academic, professional and volunteer experiences

2.  Contact information for two references

3.  Resume

The deadline for applications is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009. Please send questions and inquiries about the position to Rosa Kozub at fhking.students@gmail.com.