Cannabis Arizona Cattle Growers Executive Director Lobbyist Jobs

What is Arizona Cattle Growers': This is a member driven organization who represents the cattle industry and our rural lifestyle. This is the organization who believes in the same values and mission as the individual rancher working their land and their livestock to continue to make a living to feed their family as well as making quality beef available to all people of this great nation. Arizona Cattle Growers’ mission Statement is: At Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association we protect, promote, and sustain Arizona cattle ranching for present and future generations through grassroots advocacy, policy formation and education.

Experience: Background in agriculture, agricultural trade organizations desired, and government relations, but other experience will be considered

Duties: The ACGA Executive Director is the Association's key staff person and represents the Association and all its members and employees and has the following duties and responsibilities: Position Summary: The Executive Director shall plan, direct and coordinate all activities of the ACGA per direction from the President, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Association members. Shall prepare an annual budget in conjunction with appropriate parties and monitor expenditures to ensure expenses do not exceed income for the Association. Shall communicate directly with the President and Executive Committee and shall communicate with appropriate individuals, members, committees, organization and media to promote and protect the beef industry and will serve as the key spokesperson for ACGA. Responsible for the day to day management of the ACGA office, issues including but not limited to litigation, regulatory affairs ,lobbying, events, financing, grant writing, fundraising, and working with other like minded groups in advancing Association policies. Additionally, this position will be responsible for overseeing communication, event, bookkeeping, and membership staff members. Shall approve and/or prepare marketing plans and annual reports, records, membership marketing material and other related documents as required and requested by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Shall provide regular communication with all stakeholders and members. Additionally, this position will be guided and responsibly for abiding and completing all duties as outlines in the Association’s Articles, Bylaws, Employee Handbook, and Member Guided Policy Book.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”Create complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directorsBuild an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managersEnsure adherence of the organization’s daily activities and long-term plans to established policies and legal guidelinesDirect and oversee investments and fundraising effortsForge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners and external authoritiesAct as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profileReview reports by subordinate managers to acquire understanding of the organization’s financial and non-financial positionDevise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary

Skills:

Proven experience as executive director or in other managerial positionExperience in developing strategies and plansAbility to apply successful fundraising and networking techniquesStrong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performanceIn depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practicesAn analytical mind capable for “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problemsOutstanding organization and leadership abilitiesExcellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills

Grant writing background

Non-profit, membership-driven organization backgroundMSc/MA in business administration, agriculture, government relations, or relevant field

Hours: 40 hour per week. These hours will vary according to events, travel, and responsibilities to the Association, occasional weekends and travel are required.

Salary: Between $60,000.00 to $90,000.00 based on experience and education - eligible for health insurance, and pay time off after 90 day initial employment period

Apply: Application process interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and three references. Submit to Jotform (https://form.jotform.com/92587156358167) or mail to Billy Elkins, C/O ACGA 1811 S Alma School Rd, Suite 255, Mesa AZ85210. Interviews will be scheduled in the office location at: 1811 S Alma School Rd, Suite 255 Mesa, AZ 85210.For questions, call Billy Elkins, 928-243-0326. Applications are due by June 4, 2020.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Experience:

• non-profit, grass-roots structure: 1 year (Preferred)
• nonprofit fundraising/grant creation: 1 year (Preferred)
• supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
• agriculture lobbying: 1 year (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location
• Multiple locations
• Fully Remote

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends required
• Day shift

Company's website:

• www.azcattlegrowers.org

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/azcattlegrowers/

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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