Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Executive Director of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC), under the guidance of the elected board members, administers all aspects of commission business. The Executive Director must have an intimate knowledge of red raspberry production in Washington State, have the ability to effectively manage all aspects of the commissions business, including assessment collection, maintenance of financial and operational records, preparing for and conducting commission meetings, monitoring the performance of contractors and vendors, proper dispersal of WRRC funds, and effectively facilitating the work of any established committees (e.g., Research, Communications and Crop Protection). In addition, the Executive Director should have a working knowledge of the laws and rules governing WRRC operations and the ability to work cooperatively with the Office of the Attorney General in resolving legal issues. The Executive Director shall have the ability to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of all WRRC funded programs, projects and affiliations and produce reports on these when requested to do so.
