The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) - Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) is currently seeking to fill two vacancies on the FSPCA Executive Advisory Board (EAB). 

To maintain an EAB that is balanced across industry, academia, and government sectors and expertise (e.g., communication, regulatory, technical, international), applicants should possess either of the following:

• Vacancy #1: Expertise in Animal Food Safety Programs 
• Vacancy #2: Expertise in Marketing and Communications

Deadline: A completed FSPCA EAB application and attached Resume or Curriculum Vitae is due no later than 12:00 pm CT on Monday, February 24, 2025.

About the FSPCA

The FSPCA is a broad-based public-private Alliance consisting of key industry, academia, and government stakeholders whose mission is to assist the human and animal food industry and related entities in building food safety capacity through education, training and outreach with an emphasis on small-, and medium-sized businesses.

About the FSPCA EAB

The FSPCA EAB comprises members representing the food industry, academia and state regulatory. Governance, policy and strategic direction are determined by the EAB to support FSPCA’s mission.

FSPCA EAB Mission

The mission of the FSPCA EAB is to assist with improving the performance, image, and reputation of FSPCA by providing professional and strategic advice to the FSPCA Director and Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) Executive Director (ED) and associated management entities regarding FSPCA offerings and services to the industry and food safety community.

FSPCA EAB Terms of Service

FSPCA EAB members will serve a three-year term at the discretion of the FSPCA Director with input from the EAB Chair and IFSH Executive Director. At the end of the initial term, members may be offered a second term depending upon performance and attendance. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

FSPCA EAB Accountability 

By agreeing to serve, each FSPCA EAB member is committing to work as a volunteer to advance the mission of the FSPCA as a whole. This means that the Member is expected to perform in the collective best interests of all FSPCA’s stakeholders.

FSPCA EAB Scope of Advisement

Key areas for advisement include: the FSPCA’s culture; strategy; value of offerings to stakeholders; and FSPCA’s overall performance to achieve its strategic and operational plans.

FSPCA EAB Functions

FSPCA EAB Members agree to perform the following functions: 

• Recommending changes and additions to the organizational vision, mission, and core values,
• Reviewing and commenting on FSPCA strategic and operational plans,
• Advising on FSPCA’s performance toward achieving its goals,
• Advising and providing guidance on potential additional products and services provided by FSPCA,
• Serving on committees as assigned, and 
• Promoting the FSPCA, their products and services with global stakeholders. 

Conflict of Interest

EAB members are expected to disclose any potential or current conflict of interest that may result in a financial or potential/actual material gain and shall abstain from participating in or voting on the matter.

FSPCA EAB Time Commitment Expected

The FSPCA EAB holds quarterly meetings either virtually or in person, of which up to two meetings per year can be in person. Additional conference calls may be organized on need basis. Overall, EAB members should generally be expected to provide, on average, 100 hours of service per year, including hours spent in FSPCA EAB committee and work group meetings, meeting preparation, discussions with management, appearances at FSPCA events, and travel time. Hours may vary based on assignments and operational circumstances. 

2025 Tentative Meeting Schedule

1. Virtual: Wednesday, March 5 (4 hours; 10-12 and 1-3 CT)
2. In-Person: Thursday – Friday, May 15-16 (IFSH, Chicago)
3. Virtual: Wednesday, August 13 (4 hours; 10-12 and 1-3 CT)
4. \In-Person: Thursday-Friday, November 20-21 (IFSH, Chicago)

FSPCA EAB Travel 

FSPCA EAB Members will be expected to travel to two FSPCA EAB in-person meetings annually. The organization will reimburse the eligible and reasonable expenses incurred for these approved purposes.

FSPCA EAB Application

The FSPCA EAB application is open to all who have the qualifications for the EAB vacancies. Please feel free to forward to anyone who you feel might be qualified and interested.

IMPORTANT!

• Complete the FSPCA EAB application and attach a copy of a Resume or Curriculum Vitae no later than 12:00 pm CT on Monday, February 24, 2025.
• Once submitted an assigned Review Team will review applications and resumes/Curriculum Vitae. An interview may be conducted to learn additional information about candidates.
• Applicants can return to the application to pick up where they left off and/or edit previous responses until the close of the application.
• The target date for EAB Member selection and notification is March 24, 2025.

Sent on behalf of the FSPCA Executive Advisory Board