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American Humane Society · 5 months ago

Join our Mission to Protect AnimalsOur Commitment to a Welcoming WorkplaceVice President, Farm Program

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

American Humane Society (AHS) is seeking an experienced Vice President, Farm Program to drive and oversee programmatic growth, operational leadership, and stakeholder engagement for its Farm Program. The VP will be responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the program, engaging with industry leaders and ensuring the needs of the program are met through collaborative efforts.

Child CareNon ProfitParenting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior leader and public face of the Farm Program, responsible for vision, growth strategy, and business planning

Working cross-functionally and collaboratively with the Business Development team, develop and implement a long-term strategic roadmap to increase program reach, market penetration, and revenue generation

Drive new producer recruitment and retention across all animal agriculture sectors, ensuring growth while maintaining program integrity

Develop and monitor annual budgets, balancing revenue and expenditure while ensuring efficient use of resources

Position the American Humane Certified™ seal as the leading standard in third-party animal welfare certification

Represent American Humane at national and international agricultural industry forums, trade shows, and media engagements

Build and maintain relationships with farmers/ranchers, producer organizations, retailers, food service companies, veterinarians, and academic experts in animal welfare and agriculture

Engage in advocacy and thought leadership around humane farming practices, animal welfare science, and food supply chain transparency

Serve as a knowledgeable spokesperson on behalf of the organization and the Farm Program

Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team, including program operations, field auditing, and producer relations

Working cross-functionally and collaboratively with the Science & Standards team, ensure program protocols, standards and audit tools reflect current science, agricultural practices, and consumer expectations

In collaboration with the Manager, Farm Program Operations, oversee all contractual agreements with certified entities and program participants

Oversee updates and accuracy of program content across digital platforms and printed materials

Partner with American Humane’s Communications, Marketing, Business Development and Development teams to support public education campaigns, appeals, and funding initiatives

Provide strategic input on impact reporting and content development

Foster internal collaboration across departments and senior leadership to leverage organizational expertise and cross-promote programs

Qualification

Animal agriculture knowledgeStakeholder engagementBusiness acumenPublic speakingProgram managementMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership styleEntrepreneurial mindsetCollaborationWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in animal science, agribusiness, veterinary sciences, public policy, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in animal agriculture, food certification, agribusiness, or animal welfare fields

Strong business acumen with experience managing large-scale programs or business units, including budgets, operations, and growth strategies

Knowledge of agricultural animal welfare practices and food industry dynamics

Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and public speaking

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex scientific and regulatory topics for diverse audiences

Diplomatic, collaborative, and mission-driven leadership style

Exhibits sound judgment, discretion and professionalism, particularly when handling sensitive information and relationships

Demonstrates drive and entrepreneurial mindset toward goal achievement and growth

Demonstrates a collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to work

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); able to quickly learn and adapt to new software or database systems

Preferred

Experience working with or within farming operations, producer groups, or food supply chain partners is strongly preferred

Company

American Humane Society

Since our founding nearly 150 years ago, American Humane Society has served as a beacon for all those who cherish the human-animal bond.

Founded in 1877

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.americanhumane.org/

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