County Svcs Training and Development Specialist

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

Job summary

Michigan Farm Bureau is seeking a County Services Training & Development Specialist to design and deliver in-county and virtual training for county offices across Michigan, focusing on admin, finance, and QuickBooks. The role supports supervision, travels as needed, and partners with Home Office to align training with financial wellness programs.

A degree and 2–4 years of training or office management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in general business or training or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two to four years related training or office management experience.
• Experience with nonprofit work is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with limited MVR points; no reckless driving, DUI or DWI.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight.
• Ability to work with minimal daily supervision.
• Continuing personal computer and related education development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, present and direct in-county and virtual training for county staff.
• Assist Regional Managers and Manager of the County Services Department with supervision for county staff.
• Coordinate and monitor the County Farm Bureau Financial Wellness program and financial reviews.
• Review county financial records and assist with year-end financial preparation and documentation.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to County Administrative Managers regarding QuickBooks, bank reconciliations and financial statements.
• Serve as liaison between field offices and the Home Office.

Skills

Training delivery

Office administration

Financial aptitude

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in general business or training

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

iMIS database

Job description

CompanyMichigan Farm BureauJob Description

To facilitate, analyze and conduct training in all administrative and finance functions related to county Farm Bureau office staff. To assist with supervision and human resources functions for MFB county staff in assigned region. To serve as a liaison between the field offices and the Home Office.

Assist Regional Managers, and Manager of the County Services Department, with supervision for MFB county Farm Bureau office staff as needed.

Develop, organize, present, and direct in-county and Virtual training for new and current county staff through Individual Education Plan (IEP), which will develop performance and service skills in all areas of county office administration and finance.

Develop, organize, present and direct computer education training for county staff in such areas as computer operations, e-mail usage, basic word processing, Excel, membership maintenance, member reports, iMIS database, and online manuals.

Identify, present and measure necessary core computer competencies at basic, intermediate and advanced levels for county staff in all areas of office administration including automated accounting.

Coordinate and monitor the County Farm Bureau Financial Wellness program, including established financial review activities, documentation requirements, and follow-up with County Administrative Managers to support consistent financial practices.

Review county financial records and reports at key points throughout the fiscal year to identify discrepancies, incomplete documentation, or areas requiring additional training or corrective follow-up.

Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to County Administrative Managers regarding year-end financial preparation, QuickBooks records, bank reconciliations, financial statements, investment documentation, tax-related records, and other established financial processes.

Requirements

County Services Training & Development Specialist

Michigan Farm Bureau is seeking a motivated trainer to support County Farm Bureau staff across Michigan. This role develops and delivers training while providing hands‑on support with office administration, technology, QuickBooks, financial processes, and the County Farm Bureau Financial Wellness program. Ideal candidates have training or office management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, financial aptitude, and the ability to work independently and travel as needed.

Required

• Bachelors degree in general business or training required or equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum two to four years related training or office management experience required
• Experience working or serving in a volunteer capacity for a non‑profit organization helpful.
• Must possess a valid driver license, not to exceed seven MVR points or conviction of reckless driving, DUI or DWI.
• Work with minimal daily supervision.
• Willingness to travel as needed and stay overnight as needed.
• Continuing personal computer and related education development.

Preferred

• Background in education, training and speaking organizations preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed and stay overnight as needed.
• Continuing personal computer and related education development.

Note:

This position will primarily assist County Farm Bureaus on the East-side of the State of Michigan. Candidate will also be required to come to the Farm Bureau Home Office located in Lansing, Michigan periodically for meetings as needed.

Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

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Work TypeRemoteStandard Hours8:00am-4:30pmPosition TypeFull-timeMinimum Rate65775

Compensation details: 65775-65775 Yearly Salary

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