Manager, County Farm Bureau Relations and Development – Capital District/Hudson Valley
 

Job description:

The candidate will promote growth, productivity and effectiveness of County Farm Bureaus (CFB) by acting as a liaison between the state and county Farm Bureaus (CFBs). This position will cover seven to eight counties in Capital District/Hudson Valley region. This position is work from home with travel throughout the Capital District/Hudson Valley region.

Duties include:

• promoting membership growth by assisting CFBs to develop & implement a plan for membership acquisition & retention;
• recruiting new potential members and trains membership workers;
• promoting legislative action programs by providing information on action requests, priority issues and Farm Bureau policy,
• encouraging attendance at regional, state and national public policy events;
• assisting county leaders in local issue action;
• developing leaders by assisting CFBs in recruiting, training, encouraging & motivating potential leaders;
• promoting & marketing member services programs.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college/technical school; 2-4 years related experience and/or training.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license required. Travel is an essential part of the job. Will include occasional night and some weekend meetings/events, and attendance at statewide events. Company vehicle will be provided.
• Must have access to reliable high-speed internet/WiFi. Agricultural background a plus.

Job Type: Full-time, Salary Exempt

Work Location: Remote with significant NYS travel

Salary: $62,350

If interested, please send resume and cover letter to John Wagner at jwagner@nyfb.org.