Community Engagement + Impact Specialist

Michigan Farm Bureau; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Farm Bureau seeks a Community Engagement + Impact Specialist to advance hunger relief, volunteerism, and related programs. You will facilitate programs, coordinate grants, steward partners and donors, manage data, and support fundraising and county farm bureau activities.

The role involves volunteer logistics, data management, and reporting to help achieve organizational goals while promoting Venison Donation Grants and School Food Club grants.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of professional work experience.
• Experience with CRM programs such as Volunteer Hub or Raiser's Edge.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, administrative, and programmatic support for hunger relief and volunteerism initiatives.
• Coordinate grant research, writing, submission, tracking and reporting.
• Support donor stewardship, timely acknowledgments, and donor records maintenance.
• Manage volunteer data, background checks, hours, and related records.
• Promote grants and programs like Venison Donation Grants and School Food Club grants.

Education

Associate's degree in business or related field

Tools

Volunteer Hub

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Community Engagement + Impact Specialist

#26-1130

Company

Michigan Farm Bureau

Job Description

Provide operational, administrative, and programmatic support for initiatives that advance the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies' commitment to hunger relief, volunteerism, and related programs. Through program facilitation, grant coordination, partner and donor stewardship, volunteer logistics and communication, data management and more, this position supports the effective implementation of initiatives that reduce food insecurity and advance organizational goals.

Provide administrative and operational support for hunger relief, volunteerism, foundation programs, and other organizational initiatives to support efficient program delivery and achievement of strategic objectives.

Coordinate volunteer data, including background checks, hours worked, and more, and maintain related records in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Support partner and donor stewardship by ensuring accurate gift entry, timely acknowledgment processing, and annual maintenance of donor and constituent records.

Responsible for grant research, writing, submission, tracking and reporting.

Support promotion of programs such as Venison Donation Grants, School Food Club grants, and grants to support county farm bureau activities such as Doe Derbies and more.

Requirements

Required

Associate's degree in business or related field required, or equivalent experience may be considered.

A minimum of two years of professional work experience in a business setting required.

Ability to learn or experience in Volunteer Hub, Raisers Edge or other CRM programs.

Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Willingness to travel as needed and stay overnight when necessary.
Note: Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
PM19

Work Type

On-Site

Standard Hours

8:00am-4:30pm

Position Type

Full-time

59,257

Location(s)

Lansing , Michigan 48917

The Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. The Company will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship, or any other class protected by applicable law. In accordance with Michigan's Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, the companies listed above advise you as follows: If you believe that any of the above-listed companies has failed to accommodate you as a disabled individual, you may allege a violation against that company for failing to so accommodate you, but only if you have notified that company in writing of your need for accommodation within 182 days after the date on which you knew, or reasonably should have known, that an accommodation was needed by you to perform the job which you hold or seek.