Board Member-Technology Experience Job 2024 Full Time

American AgCredit, a leading agricultural financial institution committed to supporting those who feed, clothe, and fuel the world, is seeking a member on the Board of Directors with proven expertise in the strategic utilization of technology.

Overview

American AgCredit, a member of the Farm Credit System, provides a suite of financial products for farmers, ranchers, and ag businesses.

Our board members are responsible for establishing, maintaining, and achieving long term goals, annual operating objectives, and meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements. Together, they ensure the proper management teams and systems are in place and functioning effectively. Through ongoing monitoring and oversight, our directors ensure American AgCredit fulfills its responsibility to our customers, employees, owners and stakeholders.

The American AgCredit Board of Directors work to ensure American AgCredit is a viable and sustainable Association for years to come.

Qualifications

As a member of our Board of Directors, this individual will contribute to leading the Association with a specific focus on technology.

A successful candidate for this position has:

General Board Member Competencies

Directors must meet the qualifications established under the bylaws of the FCS institution. A director should understand complex financial statements and reports, basic credit principles, business cycles, management philosophies and sound business practice. Directors should exercise reasonable care and independent judgment in carrying out responsibilities. Directors must maintain confidentiality with regard to board and client matters and information.

In addition, the ideal American AgCredit director candidate is experienced in:

Join our Mission

We are seeking individuals who are not only looking to leverage their professional skills and knowledge but are also driven by a desire to contribute to long-term viability and sustainability of production agriculture and to our purpose of improving the lives of all Americans by sustainably supporting all of agriculture and playing a key role in food security.

Board of Directors serve five-year terms, and the annual time commitment is approximately fifty-five days including travel, meetings, education and training, and preparation time. Board honorariums are paid on a quarterly basis.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

American AgCredit provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. American AgCredit prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.

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