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Executive Director

Job Description: 

The North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission is seeking a results-oriented, self-starter capable of spearheading the strategic programs, issues and policies as the new Executive Director. The candidate must have good interpersonal and communications skills as well as strong leadership skills. The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives in the areas of program development, administration, communications, budget and finance, as well as personnel.

The North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission Inc. is a nonprofit corporation made up of almost 400 sweet potato growers along with the packers, processors and business associates that support them. The sole purpose of the commission is to increase sweet potato consumption through education, promotional activities, research and honorable horticultural practices among its producers.

The North Carolina Sweet Potato industry sales are approximately $300 million and represents nearly 50% of all sweet potatoes grown in the United States with an export market that is recognized in 17 foreign countries and throughout Europe.  

Traits and Skills:

  • Innovation and creativity
  • Desire for success and achievement
  • Goal oriented
  • Self-starter
  • System and procedure oriented
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate people
  • Politically and diplomatically astute

Education and Experience:

  • Four year college degree
  • Business management background
  • Work experience/managerial experience  in a nonprofit and or ag marketing
  • Knowledge of the sweet potato market and industry is a strong plus
  • Knowledge of educational and promotional methodology
Compensation/Salary: 
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