Hiring: Director of Development and Communications – Grow Food Northampton
Grow Food Northampton in Northampton, MA is hiring for a full-time Director of Development and Communications.
To learn more, please go to the Work With Us page on our website: https://www.growfoodnorthampton.org/about/workwithus/
Deadline for applications is 9:00 a.m. on Monday March 9, 2026.
Position Description – GFN is seeking an experienced and creative Director of Development & Communications (DoDC) to lead the organization’s resource mobilization and communications work. The DoDC is central to sustaining GFN’s financial health by increasing consistent and diverse revenue streams for the organization. This role will grow GFN’s annual budget and capacity through all aspects of institutional, corporate, government, and grassroots fundraising. They will also mobilize community volunteers, and oversee the development and implementation of strategic communications initiatives. The DoDC will ensure alignment with GFN’s Fundraising Principles, which are rooted in grassroots resource mobilization and community-centric fundraising approaches. The ideal candidate for this role will be passionate about the mission of Grow Food Northampton and love to collaborate. They will be a talented communicator and writer, a strategic thinker, and have years of experience in the field of nonprofit fundraising.
Job Type, Schedule, Compensation and Benefits: Full-time salaried and exempt; 40 hours per week. Pay range of $62,400 – $85,280/year. Benefits include four weeks paid vacation; 12 holidays; week+ off between Christmas and New Year’s; 15 sick days per year; 401(k) matched up to 4%; health insurance coverage at 80% employer contribution with optional dental coverage; and local food, technology, and professional development stipends. Grow Food Northampton values work-life balance and allows for flexibility in staff members’ daily schedules.
To apply: Please send an email with title “DoDC Position” with résumé and cover letter to Alisa Klein, Co-Executive Director, alisa@growfoodnorthampton.org.
