The AMSA Business Coordinator for the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Youth Programs, and other staff members, to oversee the development and implementation of AMSA projects and programs contributing to the successful execution of AMSA’s Strategic Plan.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Project and Organizational Management

• Coordinate reporting on status of objectives, goals, and tasks for the AMSA Strategic Plan.
• Manage AMSA Memorandum of Understandings with other organizations.
• Manage receivables/payables and recordkeeping.
• Assist all AMSA staff in coordinating and administering programs and projects.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, tradeshows, and reservations as needed.
• Schedule and track all AMSA committee meetings including notes/minutes, as needed.
• Attend AMSA Board meetings and take minutes.
• Oversee content and updates for AMSA Website, Online Store and the Membership Database as directed.
• Organize and maintain AMSA’s file system using Teams/Sharepoint and Box.
• Manage sales orders, shipping oversite, and track inventory for beef marbling cards, pork marbling cards, beef grids and probes.

2. Meat Judging and Youth Programs Support:

• Project management and administrative support for all youth activities and education programs.
• Manage hotel blocks for youth activities.
• Review contracts and create agendas and menus for youth activities.
• Travel onsite to help facilitate meat judging contests, as directed by the AMSA Director of Youth Programs.
• Assist the AMSA Director of Youth Programs as needed with the AMSA Student Board of Directors, Student Awards and Scholarships.

Supports the overall goals of the organization by performing duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in an agriculture major is required.

• It is highly preferred that the candidate must have formal training in meat science and experience or a solid understanding of meat judging.

Applications due by January 24, 2025, by 5 pm CT. 

Required Experience:

• Proficient skill level and current with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and ideally experience with Adobe and design programs) as well as ability to learn QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication (verbal, interpersonal, and writing)
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with competing priorities, work well under pressure and proactively plan to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and organization skills using problem-solving and critical
• Knowledge of project management concepts and
• Ability to maintain confidential
• Positive attitude, ability to work independently with a diverse
• Accessible and able to perform at a high level from a distance, on calls, by email, and electronically. 

Critical Attributes:

• Background or affinity for agricultural related
• A creative mindset with a high attention to detail and strong grammar and editing skills.
• A professional with maturity, confidence, and a strong work ethic.
• Approaches tasks with high energy, motivation, and a goal-oriented mindset.
• Exhibits an unwavering dedication to task completion, doing whatever it takes.
• Possesses the skill to handle remote work and consistently meet deadlines.
• Thrives as a team player with a collaborative and cooperative mindset.
• Demonstrate autonomy and effectiveness in work with minimal supervision.
• Embraces a mindset of continuous learning and readily adapts to new challenges.

Flexible location. Must have access to a major airport with preference to applicants in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth or Kansas City area. Must have access to reliable, high-speed internet. Up to 25% of work time travel may be required.

Contact: Deidrea Mabry, COO
dmabry@meatscience.org
773-931-2021

About American Meat Science Association

The American Meat Science Association is the professional scientific society for individuals who create and apply science to efficiently provide safe and high quality meat. Headquartered in Kearney, MO, AMSA fosters communication and collaboration among its global membership. Key programs include the Reciprocal Meat Conference, Meat Judging and other student education initiatives, and publications.

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