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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Posted: May 27, 2022 // Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico // Salary: Commensurate with experience Type: Full Time // Required Education: 4-year degree or equivalent experience

WHO IS NEW MEXICO FARM & LIVESTOCK BUREAU?

New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau (NMF&LB) is the state’s largest agriculture advocacy association and is recognized as the trusted voice for New Mexico agriculture. NMF&LB represents approximately 21,000 family members across the state. Founded in 1917, NMF&LB has a long history of working with many stakeholders, government agencies, and elected officials at the state and federal levels. Through advocacy and education, NMF&LB works to strengthen and serve agriculture to enrich the lives of all New Mexicans. NMF&LB is a 501(c)(5) organization with 11 professional staff members. NMF&LB also has a 501(c)(3) foundation that focuses on K-12 agriculture education. Each respective 501(c) has its individual board which works with volunteers to advocate for New Mexico agriculture.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROFILE

An ideal candidate for this position will be a dedicated leader who embraces change and is highly motivated to create a social, political, economic, and cultural landscape that's conducive to staff and member success. She/he will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to the association including: • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate to members, stakeholders, and the community; communicate directly and clearly with staff and volunteers; and active listening skills • Ability to build and cultivate relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders • Ability to build (recruit and retain), lead, and motivate an effective team of staff, volunteers, and leadership • Understanding the importance of strategic planning and the ability to execute and implement an annual work plan to achieve the association’s goals and objectives • Financial leadership and understanding of sound financial management practices • Respectful, honest, transparent, and ethical leadership style • Respect for and ability to promote diversity with the Board, staff, and members • Progressive, innovative, thoughtful leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

The Executive Director is committed to the organization’s mission and vision and should have proven leadership experience. Concrete, demonstrable experience, and other qualifications including:

REQUIRED

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be persuasive and passionate as a communicator • Reside in Las Cruces, NM, or be willing to relocate • Minimum five years of leading and managing a team to achieve strategic goals and objectivates • Proven expertise in financial management in a non-profit organization, including budget preparation and implementation • Ability to travel to state and national meetings • Understanding of legal and ethical concerns

PREFERRED

• Agricultural background and strong interest in the NMF&LB mission • Experience maintaining a presence with public and elected officials • Proven track record of working successfully with a board of directors • A record in growing organizations from a revenue and value perspective

Job description at www.nmflb.org

For consideration, please mail your resume and cover letter to: New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau, Attn: Executive Committee 2220 N. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011 Applications must be received by July 1, 2022. NO ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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