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American Chianina Association

 

POSITION TITLE:

Director of Shows & Activities

American Chianina Association

 

TIME INVOLVEMENT / DURATION OF APPOINTMENT:

This is a full-time, year-round, staff position.  The ACA operates on a fiscal year, May 1 – April 30.  The contract is for one fiscal year and is renewable annually, on May 1.

 

LOCATION:

Primary work location is at the ACA Headquarters in Platte City, MO.  Travel to the Junior National, the National Show in Louisville, the National Western in Denver and the Southwestern Livestock Exposition in Ft. Worth is required, with additional travel to state fairs, state shows and beef expos as requested.

 

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Duties of this position include overall responsibility for planning, coordinating and conducting ACA Shows and Activities and serving as Advisor to the American Junior Chianina Association and its Board of Directors. The Shows & Activities Director coordinates the shows at the Junior National, the ACA National Shows, the National Western and the Southwestern Exposition in Ft. Worth, and all activities surrounding those events.  The AJCA Advisor oversees the workings and development of the junior board and is responsible for coordinating all contests, events and activities at the National Junior Heifer Show and cooperating with the host state.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, education or youth development
• Event planning experience, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point
• Good communication skills; ability to oversee, mentor and direct junior board
• Good writing skills
• Proficient in email program
• Ability to travel
• Proficient in corresponding through email and social media networks
• Ability to interact and work with youth and adults.

 

BENEFITS:

A benefits package including: Health Insurance, $20,000 accidental death, dismemberment or life insurance policy, two weeks of paid vacation (10 working days), nine holidays, six days of sick leave per year, travel expense reimbursement. 

 

SALARY:

The Director of Shows & Activities receives an annual salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Cost of living and merit raises will be considered at the time of the employee’s annual review and evaluation. 

 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and list of references to:

Jennifer Roach

American Chianina Association

PO Box 890

Platte City, MO  64079

acaregistrations@earthlink.net