Position Posting
Executive Director of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas
Job Summary
The VATAT Board of Directors is seeking a full time Executive Director for oversight, management, development and direction of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas located in Austin, Texas.  The association seeks an enthusiastic leader with strong competencies in communications, customer service, leadership skills, management skills, supervisory skills, and an unquestioned record of outstanding personal and professional ethics.  
Job Responsibilities
The significant responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
• Serve as the Chief Operating Officer of the association and manage its daily activities.
• Sign and manage contractual obligations of the association, with the exception of any real estate transactions.
• Manage and oversee maintenance of the Texas Agricultural Education and FFA Center at 614 East 12th St.  Austin,  Texas      
• Manage the budget and financial activities of the association under the direction of the Board of Directors.
• Supervise and manage the staff of the association.
• Serve as chief lobbyist and PAC manager for the association.
• Plan and conduct the summer Professional Development Conference, with the assistance of staff and Board of Directors.
• Provide oversight at the Texas FFA Convention Exhibit show. 
• Serve as a functioning member of Texas Team Ag Ed, which also includes serving on the Board of Directors of the Texas FFA, Texas FFA Foundation, and the VATAT Credit Union.
• Serve as Texas 4-H and FFA Swine Validation Executive Administrator.
• Plan and conduct VATAT Board Meetings at the direction of the board and with the assistance of the staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the Association and the Teacher Educator Universities.
• Manage the legal assistance program for members performed by attorneys retained by the association.  
• Serve as a representative to the NAAE and attend both regional and national meetings.
• Administer the association’s member crisis fund.
• Provide oversight of the Texas Young Farmers.
• Oversee communication to members and the Board of Directors.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related fields.  Master’s Degree preferred.  Preference will be given to applicants with previous agricultural education experience, especially a record of successful high school teaching. 
Salary & Benefits
Compensation based on experience and performance
Travel & business expenses
Accountability
The Executive Director of the VATAT will answer to the Board of Directors of the Association and its elected leadership. An annual performance review will be done.
Location of Employment
The position will be housed at the VATAT office in Austin Texas.  The physical address of employment will be:
614 East 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Application
Send a letter of application and a complete resume by October 1, 2018 to:
VATAT President Tammy Christian by email to tchristian@penelopeisd.org 
It is anticipated that after an appropriate screening process occurs, face-to-face interviews will take place at the December 2018 VATAT Board meeting. Anticipated starting date of employment is July 1, 2019.
Should you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Tammy Christian at 254-337-0410 or by email at tchristian@penelopeisd.org.