Essential functions:
- Manage the executive office of the NHA.
- Manage the financial affairs of the NHA.
- Coordinate legislative efforts to achieve NHA goals.
- Perform record-keeping duties.
- Serve as writer and editor of the annual membership book, the monthly newsletter and press releases.
- Work with committee members to plan and organize annual meeting and conventions, and to develop objectives for each association committee.
- Promote the membership and influence of the NHA.
- Communications liaison to other agriculture organizations.
- Adhere to and relay NHA bylaws.
Other requirements:
- Travel for conferences, meetings and promotion, approximately 10 weeks per year (at NHA expense).
- Set up and maintain the executive office in a business location (at NHA expense).
- Have office open for business Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- No conflict of interest, namely, meaning no personal involvement in the merchandising of feed products.
Skills:
- Diplomacy
- Strong communication skills, including listening
- Abilities in promoting to industry and governments
Education or experience requirements:
- Minimum of an associate degree in administration or related field
- General bookkeeping or accounting
- Computer skills including Windows Office, Dropbox, Gmail, general internet and email usage
- Fax machine use
- Knowledge of the agricultural industry, specifically as it relates to forages
- Familiarity with USDA regulations
- Familiarity with lobbying government agencies
- Commodity group background
- History of working with an NHA member
Licensing or other special certifications required:
- Must be able to obtain a commercial crime coverage policy.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a U.S. passport if needed. FG
Do you qualify? Apply here.
—From National Hay Association news release
