agriculture and food sector development consultant
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Director of Member Services and Business Development
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October 11, 2024
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Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
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The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is a unique not-for-profit farm organization whose diverse membership has a significant presence in all agricultural areas of the province and across all major sectors. The mission of OSCIA is to facilitate responsible economic management of soil, water, air and crops through development and communication of innovative farming practices to our farmer-members and industry partners.??OSCIA is seeking an exceptional leader who fosters and works to maintain an innovative growth culture throughout OSCIA.? ?The Director of Member Services and Business Development is responsible for leading the development, implementation and evaluation of membership growth strategies, as well as day-to-day management of member engagement within the Association, and enhancing OSCIA?s relations with like-minded organizations across the agricultural industry . A key aspect of this role is driving business development by securing sponsorships and establishing collaborations with external partners to create mutually beneficial relationships.?PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESMembership Services?? Lead the Association?s overall efforts to recruit, retain, and engage members by supporting the development of local and regional associations and responding to the needs and views of members.? Create, implement and monitor a roadmap? ?for sustainable membership growth.? Devise and implement a data-driven member engagement, retention, and recruitment strategy.? Identify opportunities and collaborate with colleagues, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders to enhance member benefits, develop strategic partnerships, and increase sponsorship opportunities for the Association.? Oversee all membership data, tracking and reporting, including but not limited to accurate membership records, membership trend analysis by region, member experience throughout new member joins and the renewal process.? Develop and manage strategic partnerships with industry organizations, sponsors, and external stakeholders to drive membership recruitment, retention, and financial support.? Support direct reports in coordinating all communications for OSCIA membership, including Regional Communication Coordinators and newsletter oversight.? Provide guidance and support to OSCIA local and regional organizations to maintain a strong membership base.? Articulate the mission, vision and goals of OSCIA in an inspiring way to all partners and stakeholders.? Provide support and be a resource for local and regional associations on topics of governance and financial management.?? Cultivate positive working relationships between local/regional groups and the provincial organization.?? Seek new opportunities to provide value to members and the Association through business development initiatives and strategic partnership establishment.??Business Development? Work with outside funding agencies, involving but not limited to provincial ministries, federal departments, and other external partners, to secure financial resources to support grassroots engagement.? Liaise with various levels of government and the agricultural sector to further the objectives of OSCIA.?? Represent OSCIA?s interests? ?on appropriate government and industry committees and support direct reports to do the same.? Promote OSCIA as the industry leader in program delivery, knowledge translation and transfer, and on-farm applied research to the agricultural community.??? Identify and pursue new business opportunities, industry sectors, and revenue streams.? Develop sponsorship strategies and foster relationships with like-minded organizations to generate funding and support for OSCIA?s initiatives.?? Collaborate with external partners to create synergies that enhance the Association's outreach and impact.?Leadership? Provide positive leadership and support to direct reports, OSCIA?s service providers, and the Regional Directors in achieving their goals and ov
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LocationGuelph, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
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1 vacancy
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