• Job Description

  Req#: YFRLE002261

  DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  1. Knowledgeable of all Farm Bureau programs on the county, district, state and national levels.
  2. Responsible for planning, coordinating and facilitating YF&R conferences, seminars, trainings and other meetings sponsored by the Field Services Department on the district and state level.
  3. Develop and Implement a Program of Work for the Young Farmer and Rancher Committee. Work with the committee in determining activities that will be supported by the officers and directors of Georgia Farm Bureau.
  4. Develop and manage a Young Farmer and Rancher budget based upon the Young Farmer and Rancher Program of Work.
  5. Serve as a resource person for county volunteer leaders in the development and coordination of programs relative to Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers.
  6. Serve as advisor to the State Young Farmer and Ranchers Committee. Coordinate committee planning meetings, offer specific directives to design a feasible plan of work, and offer expertise in preparing and implementing Program Budgets.
  7. Prepare and implement goals, objectives, and budgets for the Young Farmer and Rancher Program.
  8. Advise Young Farmer and Rancher Chair in their role as a State Board Member.
  9. Manage and facilitate Young Farmer and Rancher competitive events and award programs.
  10. Maintain correspondence and communication with AFBF regarding Young Farmer and Ranchers Programs.
  11. Prepare for presentations to the State Board, monthly reports of county, district, and state activities as relative to the Young Farmer and Rancher Programs.
  12. Provide updates on the Young Farmer and Rancher program to the staff of the Field Services Department
  13. Coordinate and facilitate Georgia Farm Bureau activities and presence at the Sunbelt Ag Expo and Georgia FFA Convention.
  14. Develop and assist collegiate Young Farmer and Rancher chapters.

  OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

  Be of service to the Farm Bureau membership in the following:

  1. Develop programs for Field Services as identified by the Field Services Department.
  2. Provide leadership development program material for use on the county, district and state level.
  3. Develop and implement leadership materials and facilitate training for county Farm Bureau staff at the county, district, and state level.
  4. Assist county volunteers in establishing viable functioning committees.
  5. Develop and coordinate training materials with the District Federation Managers for county Farm Bureau office staff.
  6. Coordinate and facilitate District Meetings and Statewide Conferences for the development of county Farm Bureau office staff.
  7. Recruit and motivate members to participate in programs.
  8. Maintain staff training requirements as determined by the Director of Field Services.
  9. Assist Women’s Leadership Programs Coordinator as needed.
  10. Other items as requested by the Director of Field Services.

  QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Bachelors Degree required; knowledge of agriculture and ag related fields preferred
  2. The ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously and to work well with others inside and outside of Farm Bureau.
  3. Must live within a reasonable commuting distance to be in GFB Home Office daily or as needed.
  4. Basic technology skills including Microsoft Office & Outlook
  5. 3-5 years of experience in Agriculture or Leadership Development required.
  6. Event planning experience required.
  7. Frequent overnight, in state and out of state travel required.
  8. Must have a GA Driver’s license

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  N/A

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Lift 25 pounds occasionally
  • Carry 25 pounds occasionally

  EOE M/F/D/V AA

  #LI-Hybrid

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  Bachelors

  Motivations

  Preferred

  Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

  Licenses & Certifications

  Required

  GA Driver's License

• About the company

  The Georgia Farm Bureau Federation is Georgia's largest and strongest voluntary agricultural organization. It is a private, non-governmental organization.

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