Young Farmer Program Coordinator

Farm Bureau Financial Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Defined benefit retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off including holidays

Onsite cafeteria

Daycare center

Wellness facility and fitness programs

Incentive bonus structure

Job summary

Iowa Farm Bureau is seeking a Young Farmer Program Coordinator to lead and grow our statewide Young Farmer Program. You’ll be the primary contact for young farmer members, coordinating events, awards, committees, and communications while supporting county, district, and state engagement.

You’ll work with the Young Farmer Advisory Committee, build lasting relationships, and bring fresh energy to a vital leadership pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, management, business, communications, agriculture, or related field.
• At least one year of experience in program coordination, event planning, member engagement, or related area.
• Passion for agriculture and commitment to supporting young leaders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with cross-team collaboration.
• Experience managing social media platforms (Meta Business Suite) and creating digital content (Canva, Mailchimp).
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Work full-time from our office in West Des Moines, Iowa.
• Willingness to travel (mostly in-state), weekends and evenings, and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of major events like the Young Farmer Conference, Tailgate, State Fair Day, and Ag Insights Tour.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Young Farmer Advisory Committee (YFAC), including onboarding, meetings, communications, and leadership development.
• Support county Young Farmer committees with planning, promotion, and resources.
• Manage Young Farmer awards and recognition programs, including Leadership Award, Grow Your Future Award, and Discussion Meet.
• Oversee Young Farmer communications, including social media, newsletters, flyers, and video storytelling.
• Develop new tools and programming to meet evolving member needs and foster innovation.
• Provide administrative support including reimbursements, invoicing, and event reporting.
• Represent Iowa Farm Bureau at IFBF and AFBF meetings and events.

Job description

Are you passionate about agriculture and energized by the opportunity to help impact the next generation of leaders? Iowa Farm Bureau is seeking a Young Farmer Program Coordinator to lead and grow our statewide Young Farmer Program.

In this role, you’ll serve as the primary point of contact for young farmer members, coordinating events, awards, committees, and communications while supporting county, district, and state-level engagement. You’ll work closely with the Young Farmer Advisory Committee (YFAC), build lasting relationships, and bring fresh energy and innovation to a program that’s vital to our leadership pipeline.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead planning and execution of major events like the Young Farmer Conference, Tailgate, State Fair Day, and Ag Insights Tour.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Young Farmer Advisory Committee (YFAC), including onboarding, meetings, communications, and leadership development.
• Support county Young Farmer committees with planning, promotion, and resources.
• Manage Young Farmer awards and recognition programs, including the Leadership Award, Grow Your Future Award, and Discussion Meet.
• Oversee Young Farmer communications, including social media, newsletters, flyers, and video storytelling.
• Develop new tools and programming to meet evolving member needs and foster innovation.
• Provide administrative support including reimbursements, invoicing, and event reporting.
• Represent Iowa Farm Bureau at IFBF and AFBF meetings and events.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, management, business, communications, agriculture, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in program coordination, event planning, member engagement, or a related area.
• Passion for agriculture and a commitment to supporting young leaders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams.
• Experience managing social media platforms (Meta Business Suite) and creating digital content (Canva, Mailchimp).
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Work full-time from our office in West Des Moines, Iowa.
• Willingness to travel (mostly in-state), work weekends (approximately 6 annually, including overnight stays), and evenings (approximately 12-15 per year).
• Valid driver’s license required. Company vehicle provided.

Schedule

January

February

March

April

May

June

5 nights

(YF Conference Debrief Call & YFAC Interviews)

(AFBF YF&R)

2-day overnight & 1 night

(Ag Insights Tour & YFAC Orientation)

July

August

September

October

November

December

(YFAC Summer Meeting)

(YF Day at ISF)

(YF Tailgate)

1 night

Additional nights and weekends TBD based on county YF events and video recording needs

What We Offer You:

When you’re on our team, you get more than a paycheck.

• a 401K with match
• a defined benefit retirement plan
• student loan repayment assistance
• health, dental, and vision benefits
• life and disability insurance options
• paid time off, including holidays
• access to an onsite cafeteria
• a daycare center
• a wellness facility with fitness classes and programs
• incentive bonus structure that rewards your contributions and keeps you connected to the success you help create

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