Sustainability amp Value Creation Innovation Dir/Sr Dir

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Application Process\r\n\r\nFor more information or to apply, submit letter of application and resume to: ****\r\n\r\nHuman Resources Department\r\n\r\n**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Inc.\r\n\r\n8425 Keystone Crossing, Suite 200\r\n\r\nIndianapolis, IN  46240\r\n\r\nPOSITION TITLE:  Sustainability & Value Creation Innovation Director/Senior Director        FLSA STATUS:  Exempt\r\n\r\nABOUT OUR ORGANIZATIONS\r\n\r\nISA is an Indianapolis based forward-thinking organization that works to benefit Indiana farmers and stakeholders. Be a part of a team that works within the highest levels of agriculture.  Interact with leading state and national organizations as well as federal and state policy makers in making a difference in the future of the Indiana agriculture community.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCOMPANY CULTURE\r\n\r\nThe shared values of ISA are important to who we are as an organization and as professionals.  ISA offers the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tPTO (sick, vacation and holidays), flexible hours, generous benefits plan, 401k and match and hybrid remote and in office work schedule. Additional company paid time off between Christmas and New Year\r\n\tTravel and paid professional development opportunities\r\n\tStocked fridge and pantry, community give-back programs, employee recognition and fun company-sponsored events\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPOSITION PURPOSE\r\n\r\nThis position is responsible for developing and directing programs that advance ISA and ICMC strategic plans and will lead a broad range of projects and research efforts approved by the Sustainability and Value Creation Committees.  This includes, but is not limited to, oversight of a broad research portfolio from enhancing grain production through value-added food and industrial products.   This individual will support the team’s efforts to promote a broad awareness of Indiana corn and soybean farmers and their checkoff programs.  They will also be a liaison with the public policy team to provide information regarding Sustainability and Value Creation initiatives and protocols for public policy makers.  The Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) is managed under a shared service agreement with ISA. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION\r\n\r\n\r\n\tConceive, develop, and lead programs, events, initiatives, and policies designed to support research or projects to increase the value of soybean and corn, including coordination of efforts to convey key checkoff messages for all research and projects.\r\n\tActively scout new food and industrial technologies to bring to ISA and ICMC and maximize the value of existing and new intellectual property.\r\n\tServe as staff lead for the Sustainability and Value Creation Committee of the Board of Directors.  Manage and develop budgets, agendas, and reports for the Committee. This includes the tracking of progress to metrics and discovery goals established by the Committees.\r\n\tWork with team members to support ISA and ICMC sustainability efforts, which include projects that reduce production and input costs and improve on-farm profitability.\r\n\tDevelop and manage third party relationships across a network of potential partners including investors, universities, entrepreneurs, and established companies. Catalyze relationships to leverage all stakeholders toward outcomes supporting ISA and ICMC goals and strategy.\r\n\tWorking with various partners, develop and implement research strategies, technology roadmap development, and performance monitoring of contracted researchers.\r\n\tDirect and monitor commercialization of products through ISA or ICMC research stage gate process and ensure appropriate follow up on any royalty reporting from licensees.\r\n\tBuild alliances with internal staff and stakeholders on projects supporting strategic initiatives through frequent team engagement and meetings. \r\n\tDevelop and maintain effective communications with management and marketing staff, contractors and stakeholders on current projects and events to allow effective communication to the Board Committees, Board of Directors, members, and stakeholders.\r\n\tEnsure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.\r\n\tParticipate in meetings and activities with national organizations such as, but not limited to, the National Corn Growers Association, the United Soybean Board, and the American Soybean Association.\r\n\r\n\r\n       \r\n\r\nOTHER FUNCTIONS\r\n\r\n\r\n\t   As directed.\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\r\n\r\n\r\n\t   Supervision of approximately 4-6 contractors or staff members.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS\r\n\r\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have an equivalent of the following:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\t   Bachelor’s or master’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline.   Ten or more years of relevant experience and body of work demonstrating competencies for research, supervision, project management, stakeholder relations.\r\n\t    Research, Food Science, engineering, product development, agriculture, business, sales and marketing, or other agribusiness experience beneficial.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\tAdvanced computer skills and project management (Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).  Aptitude for learning new applications as needed. \r\n\tSuperior communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships.\r\n\tStrong intuitive and analytical skills; able to examine data to understand issues, draw conclusions, solve problems, and make timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.\r\n\tSelf-motivated, ambitious, decisive, and team builder with passion for mission achievement and strives for excellence; delivers quality and consistent work in a collaborative team environment.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS\r\n\r\nThe environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\tThis position requires considerable concentration and creativity.  It is subject to stress caused by a changing environment, tight deadlines, and workload.\r\n\tExempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week required.\r\n\tDomestic travel inside and outside of Indiana and other work-related assignments may occasionally include evenings and weekends.\r\n\tInternational travel may on rare occasions be required with advance notice.\r\n\tAbility to network and build relationships with staff, contractors, farmers, directors, and other stakeholders.\r\n\tMust be able to sit for long periods of time, stand, crouch, stoop, reach and move up and down stairs.\r\n\tMay need to lift to 25 lbs.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.\r\n\r\nFebruary 2022\r\n,

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