South Associate Regional Manager (MFB)

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies; Marshall (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

The Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is seeking a Regional Membership and Retention Manager to work with the Field Operations Division and County Farm Bureaus to grow and engage membership across assigned Michigan counties.

You will oversee county administrative managers, support training, lead board coordination, and partner with Farm Bureau Insurance and MSU Extension to deliver year‑long campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agribusiness, agri-communications, business or political science.
• Experience volunteering for a nonprofit organization is required.
• Knowledge of the agricultural industry is required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills with strong leadership.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 7 MVR points and no DUI/DWI.
• Ability to work with minimal daily supervision.
• Residence within 30 miles of the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and service membership growth and retention in assigned counties.
• Assist county Farm Bureaus to plan and implement membership programs.
• Manage County Administrative Managers, including hiring, training and coaching.
• Review financial statements and report discrepancies to leadership.
• Attend county board meetings and report activities to stakeholders.
• Develop training for county Farm Bureau board members and volunteers.
• Recruit members for leadership roles and involvement at multiple levels.
• Engage with Farm Bureau Insurance partners and MSU Extension staff.
• Coordinate with regional agricultural organizations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Customer service

Communication skills

Listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in agribusiness

Business or political science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

To work with the Field Operations Division director and the Member Engagement and Field Training Manager in building, maintaining, and servicing the largest possible membership in each assigned county Farm Bureau in order to implement county, state, and national policies and programs.

Serve as the regional membership and retention manager assisting county Farm Bureaus to plan and implement an approved membership program that will result in membership growth, retention, and involvement.

Manage all organizational aspects of County Administrative Managers including, but not limited to, hiring, training and on-going coaching, performance appraisals, collaborating with county leadership to establish priorities, and providing coverage for all organizational aspects for County Administrative Manager vacancies.

Review monthly county financial statements, conducting a cash audit in each county per year and reporting discrepancies to the executive committee and the County Services Department.

Attend all county board meetings and assist the county president in conducting productive board meetings. Provide a written and oral report at each meeting informing members of programs and activities of the Michigan Farm Bureau. Report pertinent activities and issues of county Farm Bureaus to the Director of Field Operations, Field Trainer and appropriate Michigan Farm Bureau staff.

Assist and advise county boards in establishing goals and priorities, appointing qualified members to serve on committees, and conducting successful county events.

Develop and provide training to county Farm Bureau board members and county volunteers.

Recruit members to be active participants at county, state, and national events. Provide opportunities for members to grow and develop leadership skills within the organization.

Meet with farmer members on their farming operation to better understand their issues. Build relationships with a broad array of members beyond current leadership, particularly uninvolved and new members to surface and develop new leaders.

Serve as a liaison with Farm Bureau Insurance Managing Partners and agents developing relationships, looking for additional ways to partner, and tying agents into the year-long membership campaign as well as assisting with membership related issues.

Meet with ag industry stakeholders and MSU Extension personnel on a periodic basis, assisting with regional coordination of partner agricultural organizations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

Bachelors degree required, preferably in agribusiness, agri-communications, business, or political science, or equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience working or serving in a volunteer capacity for a nonprofit organization required.

Knowledge of ag industry required.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

Must possess excellent listening and superior customer service skills with strong leadership abilities.

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.

Must live within or no more than 30 miles from the assigned region.

Note:

This is a work from home position primarily covering these Michigan counties: Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee. Candidate must live in or near these Michigan counties.

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