DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE

The Director of Compliance and Governance has the primary responsibility to ensure the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) and its related entities adhere to their governance structure and adopt and follow best compliance practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the preparation of meeting agendas and recording of minutes for governing bodies of TSCRA and its related entities.
• Serve as record keeper of bylaws, agendas, minutes, compliance documents, and other documents for TSCRA, its related entities, and governing boards.
• Maintain and ensure document accuracy and consistency across TSCRA and its related entities.
• Send out meeting notifications and materials to governing bodies of TSCRA and its related entities.
• Prepare meeting binders and materials for TSCRA officers for Cattle Raisers Convention, Summer Meeting, end of year meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
• File compliance reports for TSCRA Political Action Committees.
• Distribute and collect ethics forms from the TSCRA Board of Directors.
• Prepare and distribute board director nomination information for the TSCRA Nominating Committee.
• File, renew, and keep record of trademark filings for TSCRA and its related entities.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Regularly document and track terms of leaders serving on all governing bodies of TSCRA and its related entities, including TSCRA policy and program committees.
• Prepare and distribute service appointment notifications to TSCRA leaders.
• Develop and maintain governance, policy, and program committee purpose, jurisdiction, roles, and responsibilities summary documents.
• Be the lead on TSCRA policy and program committee open enrollment and facilitate TSCRA director involvement in the process.
• Develop and maintain leader contact roster and leader directory (blue book).
• Maintain list of Texas Beef Council, Cattlemen’s Beef Board, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) board members and representatives.
• Be point of contact for TSCRA officers for meeting and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate new TSCRA director orientation annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work in the Fort Worth office.
• Must be able to work during customary workday/work week and other days as needed.
• Must be able to travel as needed.
• Exceptional confidentiality and integrity skills.
• Exceptional communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional project management ability and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills.
• Proactive attitude with ability to anticipate needs, problems and opportunities.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be willing to consent to a background check.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year college degree from an accredited college or university
• Completion of necessary training and/or certifications
• Experience as a paralegal, C-suite admin, office manager or other similar role preferred.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Executive Director of Finance and Human Resources.

JOB STATUS: Exempt – full time

COMPENSATION BASIS: Salary, benefits package

TO APPLY: Please email cover letter and resume to humanresources@tscra.org and reference Corporate Secretary. Position will remain open until the proper candidate is identified.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This position description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the TSCRA. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by executives, managers and other TSCRA officials. This position description does not constitute an employment contract between the TSCRA and the employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Corporate Governance: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Worth, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person