Vice President, Farm Program

Job Description

Job Description

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.  This position will be hybrid or remote with the preference for the position to be a hybrid of office / telework based out of the Washington, DC office location and reports directly to the EVP & Chief Operating Officer.

For nearly 150 years, American Humane Society (AHS) has led the way in protecting animals and strengthening the bonds between animals and people. We respond first when animals need rescue, shelter, or protection. Through our groundbreaking programs – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” certification in Hollywood to our farm and conservation welfare standards – we set the highest level of care and compassion in animal protection.

Working at AHS means being part of something bigger. With offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, we provide a supportive, professional environment where your work makes a real difference in animals’ lives.  American Humane Society is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace. As we seek to fill this position, we highly encourage high-performing applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Position summary :

The Vice President, Farm Program (VP) drives and oversees programmatic growth, operational leadership and stakeholder engagement for American Humane Society’s Farm Program.  The VP must possess a deep knowledge of the animal agriculture industry and is responsible for the strategic direction, growth and oversight of the program.  The VP will lead and play a critical role in engaging with industry leaders, producers, retailers and other critical stakeholders, while driving continuous improvement in program standards, operations, brand visibility, thought leadership and program reach domestically and internationally.  The VP is responsible for overseeing the Farm team and working cross-functionally and collaboratively to ensure the needs of the program are being met.  This position reports to the EVP & Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership and Business Development

• Serve as the senior leader and public face of the Farm Program, responsible for vision, growth strategy, and business planning.
• Working cross-functionally and collaboratively with the Business Development team, develop and implement a long-term strategic roadmap to increase program reach, market penetration, and revenue generation.
• Drive new producer recruitment and retention across all animal agriculture sectors, ensuring growth while maintaining program integrity.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets, balancing revenue and expenditure while ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Position the American Humane Certified™ seal as the leading standard in third-party animal welfare certification.

Industry Engagement and Representation

Operational Oversight and Quality Control

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication

Essential experience, knowledge, skills and abilities :

Direct reports :

Physical demands and work environment :

Look at and work on a computer screen for extended periods of time,

American Humane Society’s core values define our workplace, and these values serve as the cornerstone for interactions in advancing our mission and institutional goals. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humane Society’s core values :

American Humane Society (AHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering a welcoming, supportive workplace where our work makes a real difference in animals' lives.

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