Director, Leadership & Organizational Training

American Farm Bureau Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington, DC, seeks a Director of Leadership & Organizational Training to shape and deliver staff and member leader development across the federation.

You will design curricula, supervise workshops (in-person and virtual), align initiatives with organizational goals, and manage budgets while partnering with internal stakeholders and external partners to measure impact.

Responsibilities

• Design curricula and learning pathways for leadership development.
• Coordinate and deliver workshops (in-person and virtual).
• Assess training needs and align initiatives with Federation goals.
• Monitor training effectiveness through metrics and feedback.
• Oversee logistics and budgets for training activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Strengthen leadership capacity and organizational performance.

Job description

Company Description

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is a national organization representing farm and ranch families as the Voice of Agriculture®. AFBF members work together to advance a sustainable future that supports safe and abundant food, fiber, and renewable fuel for the nation and the world. The organization focuses on advocacy, education, and leadership development to strengthen rural communities and agricultural enterprises. Team members contribute to mission-driven work that supports producers and promotes sound agricultural policy. AFBF offers a collaborative environment for professionals committed to the long-term vitality of agriculture.

Role Description

The Director, Leadership & Organizational Training is a full-time hybrid role based in Washington, DC, with flexibility for partial work from home. This role is responsible for designing, leading, and evaluating leadership and organizational training programs for staff and member leaders across the Federation. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing training needs, developing curricula and learning pathways, coordinating and delivering workshops (in-person and virtual), and ensuring alignment of training initiatives with organizational goals and culture. The director oversees program logistics, manages budgets for training activities, and collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance learning resources. This role also monitors training effectiveness through metrics and feedback, recommending improvements to strengthen leadership capacity and organizational performance.