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Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council, Executive Director
The Executive Director role presents a unique opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven leader to help shape the future of the NREC. As the organization’s senior leader, the Executive Director will play a highly visible and hands-on role in advancing NREC’s mission, expanding its reach, and strengthening its impact across the agricultural and research communities. Because NREC is comprised of a diverse stakeholder group with differing agendas and priorities, the Executive Director must be able to keep everyone focused on mutual interest and benefit. Given the organization’s lean structure, the Executive Director will oversee a broad portfolio of operational and financial responsibilities.
In addition to leading the organization’s education, outreach, and stakeholder engagement efforts, the Executive Director will oversee the recruitment and hiring of a permanent Research Director, as the position is currently being filled on an interim basis. This partnership between the Executive Director and Research Director is central to the organization’s success and offers the incoming leader an opportunity to help shape the future structure, culture, and strategic direction of the organization.
A primary focus of the Executive Director will be translating and elevating NREC’s funded research for a broad range of audiences. The successful candidate will build awareness of the Council and its work by communicating research findings in compelling and accessible ways to growers, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. The Executive Director will serve as a connector and ambassador, ensuring that NREC remains a trusted and influential voice in nutrient management research and education