A Career As a County Farm Bureau Manager

 (Career Opportunity in the County)

Want to Make a Difference in Agriculture? 

As a County Farm Bureau Manager you can tap into your talents
and make a difference in agriculture.

√ Work with local farmers

√ Be involved in the community

√ Help leaders solve hot issues

√ Communicate with policy makers

√ Promote agriculture via radio, newspaper, and county website

√ Be part of an experienced team

√ Travel

 

Do you enjoy variety in a career?

As a County Farm Bureau Manager, you team with local farmers to address agricultural issues while you manage the day-to-day operations of an association. You’re a facilitator who helps farmers learn about trade, economics, and policy. You’re an educator who teaches children and consumers about agriculture. You’re a public relations specialist who works closely with media and community leaders.

Your career as a County Farm Bureau Manager will begin with an in-depth, 8-weeks hands-on training program. Through this training you will learn:

• to work with and motivate volunteers

• to develop membership acquisition strategies

• policy development

• personnel issues

• legislative issues

• event planning

• public relations

• media training

• legal issues

• budgeting

• business management

• about affiliated companies

New County Farm Bureau Managers receive assistance from IFB staff and their IFB Regional Manager on a regular basis.

 

Do you enjoy variety in a career?

Required Skills

• Understanding of Agricultural industry and issues

• Exceptional leadership abilities and experience

• Solid written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and independently

• Solid multi-tasking and organizational skills

• Willing to relocate anywhere within the state of Illinois

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience with volunteer organizations

• Possess strong computer skills and have an understanding of technology

• Experience planning, coordinating, and leading meetings

• Experience in developing and working with budgets

 

Farm Bureau Manager Video [Runtime 5:48]

Listen to Managers talk about their career as a County Farm Bureau Manager.

 

Are you Ready to Grow?

If so, complete an application online to be considered for a County.

 

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