Overview

SUMMARYServing with oversight from the Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee, and Ohio Cattlemens Association Board of Directors, the Executive Director represents the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemens Association in all aspects involving the beef industry; communicates and supports Operating Committee, and Board of Directors and partner organizations; coordinates and oversees staff; serves as point of contact for issues management, marketing, education and beef promotions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.Strategic Staff Management and Organizational Leadership Administers staff procedures for employees as outlined in the Ohio Beef Council and Ohio Cattlemens Association Employee Handbook. Directs the advertising, screening and hiring of candidates for Ohio Beef Council and Ohio Cattlemens Association employee openings and employs according to salary parameters set by the personnel committee. Monitors all professional staff schedules and administers compensatory time necessary for recovery to full employment potential. Oversees the annual performance appraisals, training, professional growth, and professional affiliation of all staff, in consultation with the finance committee. Provides a strong leadership and management climate throughout the association and delegates responsibility and appropriate authority to employees. Handles the administration of the wage, salary, and benefit programs for all employees with board approval. Has authority to develop a staff structure to best achieve the mission of the association. Positions directly supervised: Director of Accounting & Operations, Manager of Member Services, Manager of Nutrition Education Programs, Manager of Consumer Programs & Digital Marketing, Office & Project Manager, Manager of Communications & Managing Editor, Manager of Youth Education & Development Programs. Positions indirectly supervised: Interns.Communications Communicates with appropriate individuals, committees, organizations and media to promote the beef industry, and serve as the key staff spokesperson for Ohios beef industry. Serves as a spokesperson for the association on industry matters.Relationships Maintains frequent and thorough communication with the Operating Committee and Board of Directors and committee leadership. Plan, direct and coordinate all contractual activities between the Ohio Beef Council, Ohio Cattlemen's Association and other organizations. Establishes relationships with important stakeholders and keeps abreast of their input and concerns while providing them with vision and critical information needed to implement programs and policies.Planning/Operations/Administration Plans, direct and coordinate compliance guidelines to ensure the collection of beef checkoff funds as outlined by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 and Ohio Revised Code Chapter 924 Agricultural Commodity Marketing Programs. Prepares records, reports and other related documents as required and requested by the Ohio Beef Council Operating Committee and the Ohio Cattlemens Association Board of Directors. Performs various tasks to assure the efficient operation of the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemens Association. Oversees development and distribution of the Ohio Beef Council annual report. Develops internal operating policies and procedures as needed. Works with HR consulting firm, completes insurance review, reviews and approves expenditures, signs checks, signs timesheets, and approves PTO requests. Develops budget and marketing plan with assistance from staff. Coordinates and collaborates with other state beef council executives for best management practices. Provides general oversight on all activities collection, accounting, program activities, contracts for services.Programs and Meetings Plans meetings for