Environmental Program Manager

IAA Illinois Agricultural Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Illinois Farm Bureau seeks an experienced outreach and engagement professional to develop and implement programs on priority issues across Illinois. You will update stakeholders, monitor trends, and coordinate involvement within your area of responsibility.

You will lead the planning and execution of educational programs and events, create promotional materials to maximize participation, and handle all logistics, from venue to speakers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Willing to travel frequently, including overnights and air travel.
• Able to attend meetings across Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and executes educational programs for the organization.
• Creates communications and promotional materials to encourage and maximize participation in programs and issues.
• Coordinates all logistical preparations for events and programs, such as securing locations, making site preparations, recruiting speakers, hosting onsite and managing all event/program details.
• Performs basic research, prepares reports, and provides information, as requested.
• Exercises professional leadership by keeping abreast of current trends, developments, and opportunities within field of responsibility.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Logistics coordination

Research

Leadership

Job description

Join us at the Illinois Farm Bureau to become part of an influential leader that has a rich history and vision toward the future of agriculture.

We’re excited you’re looking for a career with Illinois Farm Bureau as we advocate for farmers and agriculture.

About the role

Develops and implements outreach and engagement programs and events related to priority issues for the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB). Updates and disseminates information, monitors trends, and coordinates IFB's involvement regarding issues within assigned area of responsibility.

How does this role make an impact?

• Plans, develops and executes educational programs for the organization.
• Creates communications and promotional materials to encourage and maximize participation in programs and issues.
• Coordinates all logistical preparations for events and programs, such as securing locations, making site preparations, recruiting speakers, hosting onsite and managing all event/program details.
• Performs basic research, prepares reports, and provides information, as requested.
• Exercises professional leadership by keeping abreast of current trends, developments, and opportunities within field of responsibility.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
• Normal office environment.
• Work may extend beyond normal business hours as business needs dictate, including frequent long workdays.
• Regular/frequent travel, including some overnights and air travel, required.
• Must have the ability to attend relevant meetings and fulfill job responsibilities throughout Illinois.

Base Pay Range: $62,000-$85,250 The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Illinois Farm Bureau planted roots in 1916 and is one of the largest Farm Bureau organizations in the United States. Illinois Farm Bureau is a voice for Illinois farmers, farm families, and anyone involved in food and agriculture. That covers a lot of ground. Illinois Farm Bureau represents members in Springfield, IL and Washington D.C. When you become a part of Illinois Farm Bureau, you become part of something that touches the lives of people every day. You truly make a difference.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer.

Illinois Farm Bureau is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Illinois Farm Bureau does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

IFB is headquartered in Bloomington, IL, with hybrid positions available at our home office and statewide across our 93 County Farm Bureau offices.

Our Mission: Improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life.

Since 1916, IFB has remained dedicated to advocating for farmers and agriculture, connecting the farming community with consumers and promoting the values and quality of life we hold dear in Illinois.

We’re a grassroots membership organization made up of people who support farms, food and families in Illinois. Our members join because they are looking for advocacy, access to reliable agricultural information and education and our member benefits.

We also invest in the future of agriculture via the IAA Foundation, grow agricultural leaders through developmental programming and events, cultivate environmental stewardship and champion innovation by working with our partner and affiliated organizations, such as COUNTRY Financial; GROWMARK; Prairie Farms Dairy and the state commodity groups.

Our employees — regardless of their connection to agriculture — are instrumental in providing this value to our members by creating and managing programs, services and activities. We support their development through continuous learning and training, tuition assistance and a competitive, full-range package of benefits. Our people are our members’ neighbors, and we work to ensure they share the same opportunities for personal and professional growth and contributing to their communities.