County Svcs Training and Development Specialist

Michigan Farm Bureau; Lapeer (MI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Michigan Farm Bureau is seeking a County Services Training & Development Specialist to support county staff across Michigan. The role develops and delivers training on office administration, technology, QuickBooks, and financial processes, with hands-on support.

Travel is required; remote training and in-person sessions across the East side of Michigan, collaborating with the Home Office and Regional Managers to enhance performance and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, present, and direct in-county and Virtual training for new and current county staff through Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Assist Regional Managers with supervision for county staff as needed.
• Coordinate and monitor County Farm Bureau Financial Wellness program and financial practices.
• Review county financial records and reports to identify discrepancies and areas needing follow-up.
• Provide training and technical assistance on QuickBooks, bank reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Serve as liaison between field offices and the Home Office.

Skills

Training delivery

Office management

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial aptitude

Travel

Tools

QuickBooks

iMIS

Excel

Job description

Company

Michigan Farm Bureau

Job 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.

If you enjoy helping people grow and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Required

• 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.

PM19

Work Type

Remote

Standard Hours

8:00am-4:30pm

Position Type

Full-time

65775

Location(s)

Lapeer , Michigan 48446

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.