Details

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Reports to: U.S. CattleTrace Board Chairman

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Organizational Vision and Board Engagement

• Lead the strategic direction of the organization in coordination with the U.S. CattleTrace Board (USCT) and Industry Council (Advisory Committee) volunteer leaders

• Lead the implementation of the U.S. CattleTrace Vision for the Future strategic plan, including the development of partnerships, programs and resources, data privacy and legal agreements, etc.

 

Administration

• Manage staff, consultants and contractors

• Oversee, guide and support the efforts of industry USCT Board and Committees

• Finalize Phase 1 of the CattleTrace project, effectively move USCT into Phase 2 and lead USCT to Phase 3

 

Fundraising and Budgeting

• Manage fundraising and financial operations, budgeting, and reporting

• Ensure financial resources are utilized effectively and appropriately to advance the USCT mission

 

Communications

• Manage internal communications for the Board, Advisory Committee and other partners

• Oversee marketing and branding strategy and efforts

 

Database Administration

• Manage the relationship with the database management company

• Ensure the data access process is meeting expectations of the industry and USCT board

• Serve as the primary contact for technology partners and data providers – e.g. Micro Technologies, Fort Supply Technologies, etc.

 

Industry and Stakeholder Relations

• Ensure U.S. CattleTrace continues to be a leader in traceability on a national level

• Build and develop current and future partnerships and alliances at the state and national levels to advance the U.S. CattleTrace Vision for the Future plan

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred

• At least five years of experience in leading an organization is strongly preferred

• A working knowledge of the cattle industry

• Demonstrate outstanding communications skills, including verbally, visually and in writing to multiple stakeholders

• Demonstrate an ability to create long-term relationships with donors, partners and other industry stakeholders

• Ability to articulate a passion for an enhanced disease traceability program to multiple industry stakeholder groups

• Flexibility to adapt as the organization develops and grows

• Willingness to travel

• Understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and marketing basics

 

How to Apply

To be considered, a resume, cover letter and list of references should be sent to U.S. CattleTrace at careers@uscattletrace.org by the priority deadline of April 1 or until the position is filled.