Following more than three decades of continuity in executive leadership, the next Executive Director will work collaboratively with HARC's senior project leaders, staff, Board, producers, community partners, funders, industry, universities, and government agencies to clarify strategic direction, focus research priorities, strengthen financial sustainability, and position HARC for its next chapter. Research portfolio & scientific innovation: Work with HARC's scientific leaders to evaluate and focus the research portfolio, support high-quality applied research, identify opportunities in new crops and emerging technologies, and help develop competitive grants, contracts, collaborations, and programs with meaningful producer and community impact.