South East Field Representative

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance seeks a dynamic Field Staff Coordinator to align Farm Bureau programs at the county level, drive membership activities and lead leadership development efforts across districts.

You will coordinate state and county offices, train volunteers, and support promotional campaigns while traveling to county meetings and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 3 to 5+ years closely related agricultural/business work experience.
• Proficient PC skills including various software packages.
• Proficient oral and written communication and motivation skills.
• Ability to coordinate and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal skills to relate with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to promote Farm Bureau activities and coordinate committees.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, travel and weekends.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Attend county board and annual meetings; critique and advise improvements.
• Coordinate between state and county offices for Farm Bureau programs.
• Motivate and train county leadership for committees and campaigns.
• Assist training and development of membership campaigns and educate performance.
• Provide regular progress reports to county boards on member services.
• Maintain grassroots advocacy and liaise with policy departments.
• Support youth programs and leadership development initiatives.
• Organize informational meetings on policy development and campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Team coordination

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Provides for the effective coordination and implementation of all Farm Bureau programs such as membership acquisition and maintenance, policy development, service-to-member programs, commodity programs, leadership development and training, and county program development through the county Farm Bureau organizations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend monthly county board meetings and annual county meetings. Critique and advise Board of Directors on improvements for annual meetings.
• Serve as coordinator between state and county offices for all Farm Bureau programs and activities.
• Motivate/assist/train county voluntary leadership with the appointment and activation of county membership committees and program planning committees.
• Assist with training and development of plans and procedures for membership campaigns. Monitor and maintain continuous contact during the campaign, and continually assist in educating proper performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Assist and train county Farm Bureau leaders (Officers and county Board of Directors) regarding their duties and responsibilities, and encourage the leaders to be active in county, state and national Farm Bureau affairs.
• Schedule and conduct district-wide and assist and provide guidance for county-level informational meetings relating to policy development, current policies and Farm Bureau programs. Organize county support for campaigns on statewide and national issues.
• Provide regular progress reports, updates and educational information to county boards regarding member service programs.
• As a registered lobbyist, maintain contact with county leaders and OKFB public policy department and encourage grassroots advocacy efforts.
• Encourage counties to provide opportunities for school age youth to grow and develop through participation in various agricultural related youth clubs/organizations.
• Assist county leadership in the activation of the county Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) program and connecting potential members with the YFR coordinator. Motivating and training YF&R to become leaders within Farm Bureau and YF&R awards program.
• Work with county leadership to plan promotional activities for the county Farm Bureau. Supply promotional materials to the counties.
• Assist the county with starting and strengthening the Women’s Leadership committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers committee.
• Work with the counties to develop a positive public image. Assist counties with training, motivating and promoting agriculture within the county.
• Provide assistance, training and direction to county office administrator/ county secretaries regarding Farm Bureau programs, activities, county records, membership.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports Directly to: Director of Field Staff
• Also Works with: All Federation Staff
• State Leadership
• County Leadership
• County Secretaries
• Insurance District Managers and Agents

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES

• None

DIMENSIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 3 to 5+ years closely related agricultural/business related work experience.
• Proficient PC skills to include use of various software packages.
• Proficient oral/written communication and motivation skills.
• Ability to work individually and/or with groups.
• Ability to coordinate and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal skills to work and relate with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to implement, coordinate and manage numerous Farm Bureau activities in addition to organizing action committees of various types (constitutional amendments, commodity referendums, etc.).
• Flexible work schedule to include night board meetings, extended hours and overnight travel and some weekends.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to succeed in gaining cooperation and support of volunteer leaders to effectively carry out policies and programs at the county level.