American Humane Society (AHS) is seeking an experienced Vice President, Farm Program to drive and oversee programmatic growth, operational leadership and stakeholder engagement for American Humane Society’s Farm Program.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience working with or within farming operations, producer groups, or food supply chain partners is strongly preferred.
- 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.
