Young Farmer Programs Lead — Events, Engagement & Innovation

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

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.