Executive Director
Humboldt County Growers Alliance (HCGA) is a member-based trade association representing Humboldt County’s cannabis industry and is hiring an Executive Director. This is a full-time, permanent position, remote-eligible for candidates residing within Humboldt County.
ORGANIZATION TYPE: Humboldt County Growers Alliance (HCGA) 501C6
LOCATION: Humboldt County, California (remote-eligible within the county)
POSITION TITLE: Executive Director
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
DURATION: Permanent – Direct Hire
ANNUAL SALARY: $73,000
About HCGA
Now marking its 10th year, HCGA’s mission is “To preserve, protect, and enhance Humboldt County’s world-renowned cannabis industry, its farmers, its legacy, and its future.” The organization is hiring an Executive Director at a defining moment: a new strategic plan has been adopted and the organization is ready to move from board-run to professionally led with an emphasis on market development. This is a chance to shape how a decade-old organization operates for the next ten years, not step into an established playbook.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership and organizational development experience. Someone who has built or scaled a team, established internal systems and processes, and can run day-to-day operations independently.
- Marketing and brand-building experience. Direct experience leading a rebrand, brand strategy, and public-facing storytelling; this is the primary orientation of the role.
- Fundraising and revenue development experience. Grant management, member/donor development, and/or a track record of growing an organization’s revenue base.
- Comfort with digital tools and technology, including WordPress website platforms, membership/CRM systems, Google Drive and social media platforms.
- Experience building partnerships with allied organizations, local government, and representing the membership’s interests publicly.
- Strong communication skills. Public speaking, professional writing, and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders, from members to elected officials.
- Experience planning and executing community, industry, or member-facing events.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead execution of HCGA’s strategic plan, marketing initiatives, brand strategy, and market development activities.
- Drive membership growth, including support of a new membership incentive/referral program.
- Lead fundraising and revenue development, including grant application and management.
- Build and maintain partnerships with allied organizations, local government, and other nonprofits.
- Provide standing oversight of HCGA’s four committees, including quarterly Committee Accountability Reviews to the Board.
- Supervise HCGA staff and contractors, conduct annual performance reviews, and participate in managing HCGA’s annual budget.
- Serve as HCGA’s ambassador in the community and across the region.
- Develop content for weekly newsletter and execute weekly Industry Affairs Calls.
Required
Knowledge of the Humboldt cannabis community and its legacy; strong communication and relationship-building skills; confidence in representing the organization publicly; a sales or membership-growth orientation and proven leadership.
Start Date
Negotiated at offer.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit the following via email to board@hcga.co
1. Cover letter addressed to the HCGA Board of Directors explaining why you believe you’d be a strong fit for this role
2. Résumé
3. Three professional reference contacts
