Youth & Collegiate Program Coordinator

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

Job summary

Illinois Farm Bureau is seeking an experienced outreach professional to develop and implement programs that engage members and prospective members in Illinois. You will lead events, coordinate meetings and travel, and promote leadership opportunities within the Farm Bureau and agriculture sector.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, willingness to travel extensively, and physical ability to handle event setup duties. Base pay ranges from $62,000 to $85,250 with incentive pay.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience or a mix of related experience, education and training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on development, direction and management of programs.
• Plans and executes meetings, events and trips with agendas, marketing, sponsors, participants and volunteers.
• Acts as an ambassador and spokesperson for IFB to promote a positive image.
• Maintains relationships with staff, county Farm Bureaus and volunteer leadership.
• Manages social media platforms and supports division activities.

Skills

Event planning

Public speaking

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. We’re a grassroots organization made up of people who support farms, food and families in Illinois.

About the role

Develops and implements outreach programs and events for Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) that engage members and prospective members and provide them with opportunities and experiences to increase their exposure to and/or build their leadership skills within Farm Bureau and/or the agriculture field.

How does this role make an impact?

• Collaborates with colleagues on the development, direction and management of assigned programs.
• Plans and executes meetings, events, conferences, and trips of various sizes, including building agendas, marketing and communication, securing sponsors, recruiting participants and volunteers, registration, detailed event logistics, and on-site facilitation.
• Serves as an ambassador and spokesperson for IFB and assigned program(s) to promote a positive image within the industry and to the public, including presentations to audiences of all sizes.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, county Farm Bureaus (CFBs) and volunteer leadership. Collaborates to promote various programs that engage prospective, new and existing members, including youth, collegiate and Young Leaders.
• Administers social media platforms.
• Provides staff assistance and support for division activities and/or represent IFB on various boards, committees and groups throughout the state, as assigned.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

• Work may extend beyond normal business hours as business needs dictate, including frequent long workdays.
• Extensive travel throughout Illinois and out of state, with multiple overnight obligations each year.
• Ability to lift 30-40 pounds to load, unload, and set up for special events.
• Ability to participate in physical activities is desirable.

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 wellbeing 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.