The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is seeking applicants to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The AMSA is an individual membership organization of more than 2100 professional and student meat scientists representing academic, government, meat processing companies, and allied industries and associations in the United States and internationally. Its members conduct basic and applied research and lead education programs in muscle growth and development, meat quality, food safety, processing technology, consumer product evaluation and market assessments and provide numerous support functions that are relevant to the entire meat and poultry industry.
The CEO will report to the Board of Directors and will have the responsibility to administer the organizational and partnership activities of AMSA. In collaboration with the Board, the CEO develops and implements strategic plans to advance AMSA’s mission and vision and assures the relevance of AMSA to stakeholders, constituents, the association members we serve, and consumers at large. This position has full leadership responsibility and professional accountability for all business operations within AMSA in accordance with the applicable by-laws, policies, and procedures set by the Board.