Director, Leadership & Org. Training

American Farm Bureau Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Farm Bureau Federation seeks an internal consultant and trainer to deliver leadership development and organization development programs for Farm Bureau leadership and staff.

The role will oversee online learning programs, coordinate conferences, and collaborate with state and national staff to advance organizational development initiatives, with telework 2 days per week in Washington, DC area.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a professional environment, including 3 years’ experience in training, leadership development or a relevant field.
• Experience working with volunteers, preferably in agriculture.
• Experience with word processing and preparing visual aids in Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong time management and organizational skills during travel.

Responsibilities

• Present training programs for Farm Bureau volunteer leaders and employees, covering topics from board roles to teambuilding and change management.
• Provide staff leadership for online learning programs through Farm Bureau University.
• Lead programs managed by the leadership development team, such as New Employee Orientation and Grassroots Engagement Training.
• Collaborate with AFBF and state staff to create development resources for the organization.
• Consult with Farm Bureau organizations on non-profit standards and association management trends.
• Assist state Farm Bureaus in creating organization development strategies, including strategic plans and board training.
• Plan and implement staff and volunteer conferences.
• Promote learning resources to decision-makers and recommend leadership resources.
• Provide staff support at AFBF events such as the annual convention and related programs.

Skills

Facilitation

Public speaking

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

CAE credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Articulate 360

LMS platforms

Job description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Provide internal consulting and training services for Farm Bureau leadership and organization development.

LOCATION:

Washington, DC; eligible for telework 2 days/week

PAY RANGE:

$90,000 - $110,000 annually; commensurate with experience.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present training programs for Farm Bureau volunteer leaders and employees of Farm Bureau. Training programs include a wide range of topics including roles and responsibilities of non-profit boards, effective committees, program planning, public speaking, teambuilding, change management and personal leadership development.
• Provide staff leadership for online learning programs through Farm Bureau University.
• Provide staff leadership for programs administered by the leadership development team such as New Employee Orientation and Grassroots Engagement Training.
• Collaborate with AFBF and state Farm Bureau staff to create resources to support the development of the organization.
• Consult with Farm Bureau organizations (county, state, national) on non-profit industry standards, association management trends and Farm Bureau best practices.
• Assist state Farm Bureaus in creating and implementing organization development strategies, including program planning, strategic plans and board training.
• Plan and implement conferences for staff and volunteers.
• Promote the learning and development resources of the American Farm Bureau to decision-makers.
• Recommend purchases of leadership and organization development resources.
• Provide staff assistance at AFBF annual convention and other AFBF programs (Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference and FUSION) as needed.
• Provide details for reports to the AFBF Board of Directors.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of adult education and organization development strategies.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, state Farm Bureau staff and volunteer leaders in a variety of roles. This position is highly visible in the organization and a collaborative approach to achieving goals is essential.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent facilitation skills and confidence level working with large and small groups
• 5 years’ experience in a professional environment, including 3 years’ experience in training, leadership development or a relevant field.
• Experience with word processing and preparing visual aids in Microsoft Office
• Experience working with volunteers, preferably in agriculture
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Strong time management, organizational skills and ability to manage priorities while traveling

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS:

• Professional credential (e.g. CAE)
• Experience in a national membership association
• Experience managing online learning management systems/platforms
• Experience with Articulate 360 software

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/NOTES:

• U.S. travel required approximately 65% of the time. Actual travel varies at different times during the year.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have all requirements; however, consideration will be given to applicants with at least three year’s professional experience. Title and salary commensurate to experience.