USA Pulses · 10 hours ago
Vice President for Research & Coalition Development
Moscow, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expUSA Pulses is an innovative group of organizations united to increase consumption and production of U.S. pulse crops. The Vice President for Research & Coalition Development is a strategic leader responsible for advancing the pulse industry’s research agenda and strengthening coalition membership growth and retention.
AgricultureFarmingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Research and Membership strategy; set annual objectives and KPIs aligned to Board priorities
Lead industry research portfolio, seed varietal release/licensing program, crop protection strategy and USDA and University advisory/grant partnerships
Maintain searchable research database/website; establish dissemination standards (reports, briefs, webinars)
Lead coalition-building strategy, recruitment campaigns, dues processes, engagement journeys, and retention programming
Co-lead annual budget planning; ensure adherence to USA Pulses and USDA compliance requirements (contracts, documentation, audits)
Serve as primary staff liaison to specified Boards and Committees; prepare agendas, materials, and ensure governance compliance
Supervise Director of Research & Seed Management, Member Services Director, and any additional support staff as may be deemed necessary by CEO
Partner with global organizations to reduce duplication and advance USA Pulses strategy and goals
Publish research outcomes and member value stories through reports, websites, and social media
Frequent travel required in accordance with USDA regulations and USA Pulses guidelines
Qualification
Required
Education: BS/BA or MS/MA (agronomy/plant science, food science, agricultural economics, public administration, or related field)
Experience: 5-8 years leading agricultural research programs and/or nonprofit/coalition management
Demonstrated success in budget development and administration, grant/funding management, and program compliance
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to translate technical findings into stakeholder-friendly insights
Proficiency with data systems, analytics, and modern collaboration tools (e.g., MS Office; database/web CMS, Zoom, CRM, etc.)
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred
Experience with agricultural research, agronomy, seed varietal release/licensing, crop protection, food science, USDA research grants
Coalition development experience, working with volunteer grower/trade boards and committees; board governance familiarity
Knowledge of USDA compliance and records management; audit preparation experience
Familiarity with pulse crops and the food manufacturing supply chain
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, data analytics automation) to improve research workflows, membership engagement, and operational efficiency
Company
USA Pulses
USA Pulses is an innovative group of organizations bringing people together to deliver the highest quality, nutrient-dense, regenerative, and affordable foods on the planet.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase