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  • Now Accepting Applications for Executive Vice President

    Southern Cotton Ginners Association
    Executive Vice President
    August 1, 2026

    Job Summary
    The position of Executive Vice President of the SCGA is vital to the health of the Mid-South cotton industry. We seek a proactive, innovative leader whose primary focus will be the financial, operational, and organizational health of SCGA and its member gins. In addition to this primary focus, the Executive Vice President will also help SCGA leadership establish a vision for the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show and with the assistance of staff, leadership, and partners, execute a successful and meaningful annual event.

    Job Description

    1.      Serve as the Association's chief of staff.

    2.      Develop and support the Association's membership.

    3.      Maintain a working knowledge of cotton ginning, production, and industry developments.

    4.      Keep Association leadership and members fully informed of Association activities.

    5.      Keep Association leadership and members fully informed of current and future federal and state regulatory issues.

    6.      Serve as a liaison between the Association and other agricultural organizations.

    7.      Develop and maintain necessary political and institutional relationships that benefit the Association.

    8.      Implement the programs and policies adopted by the Board of Directors.

    9.      Recommend new programs for consideration by the Board of Directors.

    10.   Employ and supervise Association staff.

    11.   Negotiate contracts on behalf of the Association in accordance with the bylaws.

    12.   Maintain Association records and make them available to the Board of Directors.

    13.   Manage all finances and retains of the Association, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

    14.   Recommend committee appointments to the President and assist committee chairs in pursuing committee objectives.

    15.   Collect Association Dues

    16.   Oversee the production of the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show.

    17.   Develop strategies and make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding improvements to the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show.

    The Executive Vice President reports to the Executive Committee, which is governed by the Board of Directors.

    Candidate Qualities

    1.      Cotton industry experience preferred but not required.

    2.      Strong communication and active-listening skills.

    3.      Financial literacy and strong attention to detail.

    4.      Ability to organize and lead a team comprised of both paid staff and volunteers.

    5.      A growth-minded approach across all areas of responsibility.

    Application Information
    Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Andrea Steadman at andrea.steadman@southerncottonginners.org or contact the office by phone at (901) 947-3104.

    Deadline to submit resumes is September 4, 2026