Executive Director

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund The job title for the vacancy. Title Executive Director The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category No Preference The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit None listed The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $125000 to $140000 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 25% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 354 Broadway The city where the vacancy is located. City Schenectady The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12305 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Fund is seeking a highly skilled administrator with exceptional leadership skills to direct and oversee the Fund. The Fund is a state public benefit corporation with varied responsibilities over a breeding program for Standardbred horses in New York State. The Executive Director, reporting to a Board of Trustees, would administer the day-to-day mission of the Fund to promote agriculture through the breeding of Standardbred horses and the conduct of a three-tiered racing program in the State. The Fund oversees responsibilities as defined under Sections 330 - 335 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law providing for the administration of the New York Sire Stakes races, Excelsior/State Fair Series races, and County Fair Races. Additionally, the Executive Director directs the Fund's efforts in providing assistance to county agricultural societies. The Executive Director, at the direction of the Board of Trustees, provides oversight to a broad scope of activities including: Accountable to the Board of Trustees and responsible for carrying out their directives and decisions; Administering and conducting the business of the Fund; Coordinating the varying aspects of the Fund including marketing efforts, financial planning, operations, security, administration, stakeholder relations and information dissemination employed by the Fund or through contracted vendors; Providing advice, guidance, direction and authorization to carry out major plans, strategies, standards and procedures to senior and line staff as well as contractors to achieve objectives; and Causing and reviewing program analysis to access results and define courses of action. The Executive Director shall: Facilitate the coordination of Fund actions that are complementary to the goals and purposes of the Fund; Oversee the staff that is responsible for the administration of the program; Plan, organize, staff, direct and coordinate the New York Sire Stakes program; Administer direction and oversight of program at harness tracks in NYS; Prepare and submit to the Board of Trustees regular updates/reports, including an annual report, which shall include full and complete performance metrics and information on operations; Operate and administer racing operations through developing, drafting and assisting in the coordination of the Sire Stakes program with pari-mutuel tracks, Goshen Historic Track and county fairs; Interprets general policy and directs the staff in implementing the policy for Fund; Establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with Trustees, NYS Gaming Commission, the Legislature as needed, racetracks, as well as appropriate interactions with the public; and Oversight of all internal controls, records management and retention for the Fund. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 7 years' experience within similarly sized organizations and shall not have a financial interest in the State's racing or gaming industry during or immediately following the terms of appointment, as required by law. A minimum of 3 years of this experience must be in a senior level or executive capacity; An undergraduate degree (B.A/B.S.) in a field substantially related to Law, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Auditing or Accounting; Solid leadership and management skills; Exceptional organization and analytical skills; Management experience which includes leadership, strategic planning, procurement, negotiation, conflict resolution, contract administration including procurement and compliance; Strong written and verbal communications skills; Superior interpersonal skills; Experience in executive management in horse racing industry; Experience in working with governmental entities in a regulatory capacity; and Experience with strategic, operation and financial planning in a horse racing industry environment. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Additional Comments: The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees and shall be appointed pursuant to New York Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law Section 330. The position is exempt with an anticipated starting salary of up to $140,000, dependent upon qualifications and an outstanding, comprehensive benefits package. Appointments are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which will include a federal and state criminal fingerprint records review. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund New York Sire Stakes The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone ... The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address ... Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 354 Broadway Attn: Executive Director Search The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Schenectady The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12305 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying E-Mail submissions are preferred; Resumes will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process; Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than August 20, 2025 by mail or e-mail to the address listed above. Please include Executive Director of the Fund in the subject line of your e-mail to ensure receipt of your application.