Community Outreach & Partnerships Lead

GreenStone Farm Credit Services; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days

401(k) plan – up to 9% employer match

Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement $400/yr

$6,000 student debt repayment ortuion

Yearly bonus/incentive

Job summary

GreenStone Farm Credit Services in Michigan seeks a Marketing Outreach Specialist to lead sponsorships, community engagement, customer education programs, and events that strengthen our brand and deepen relationships with customers and partners.

You will connect with agricultural organizations, educators, and community groups across GreenStone's territory, developing programs that support young, beginning, and small farmers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field is required.
• 3 years of experience in community relations, outreach program management, public relations, event management, or related role is required.
• 3 years of experience in agricultural industry preferred, with knowledge of partner organizations and influencers preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, relationship-building, project management, and organizational skills.
• Passion for community engagement, event planning, customer education, and building strategic partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and marketing communication tools.
• Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, and/or rural development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage GreenStone's corporate sponsorships, donations, community outreach, and engagement initiatives.
• Evaluate sponsorship, partnership, and charitable giving opportunities to align with strategic objectives and community impact goals.
• Develop and execute customer education programs, workshops, trade shows, conferences, and events.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, industry partners, nonprofit organizations, and key stakeholders throughout GreenStone's territory.
• Coordinate scholarship and grant programs, including promotion, application administration, communication, selection activities, and fulfillment.
• Collaborate across departments to align outreach efforts with strategic goals and marketing initiatives.
• Measure and evaluate the success of events and outreach activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent GreenStone at community, industry, and educational events throughout our territory.
• Coordinate employee participation in outreach and community engagement opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Presentations

Relationship building

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Marketing tools

Job description

GreenStone Farm Credit Services in Michigan seeks a Marketing Outreach Specialist to lead sponsorships, community engagement, customer education programs, and events that strengthen our brand and deepen relationships with customers and partners.

You will connect with agricultural organizations, educators, and community groups across GreenStone's territory, developing programs that support young, beginning, and small farmers.