Regional Manager

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Job description

Regional Manager

If you come from an agriculture background or have passion for rural Iowa, have strong time management, organization and communication skills, and want to make a difference in the lives of others, this is an excellent opportunity you!

Who We Are: At Iowa Farm Bureau, we are committed to the people, progress, and pride of Iowa. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is a leading organization that advocates for the sustained success of agriculture, Iowa's farm families and their communities. An organization where some of Iowa's most talented people, drawn to the service of farm families, have come to develop rewarding and long-lasting careers. As the most respected grassroots general farm organization in the state, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation offers a unique opportunity to be an advocate for farmers in a dynamic and challenging environment.

What You'll Do: We are seeking a Farm Bureau Regional Manager to serve the counties of Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk, Louisa, Muscatine and Washinton in Eastern Iowa. As a Farm Bureau Regional Manager, you will act as a liaison between the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and the volunteer farmer leaders in each County Farm Bureau. Regional Managers individually advise 6 County Farm Bureaus to make fiscally responsible business decisions and supervise office staff. Working with volunteers requires this individual to have the ability to accurately read and understand people, while pointing them in a direction to achieve success. A primary responsibility is to build a team of engaged individuals including farmer volunteers and staff to achieve the goals identified by a County Farm Bureau, including growing membership, leadership development and advocating for agriculture, to ensure their place as a relevant and respected member of the community. A Regional Manager must be able to motivate the members of the team to be committed to enthusiastic action which will advocate for farm families and recruit others to their cause.

What It Takes to Join Our Team:

• College degree or equivalent required plus at least five years Ag experience preferred.

• Attend Ag or leadership related development programs.

• Farm background preferred.

• Must have good interpersonal skills, be adaptable, and be able to motivate and resolve conflict.

• Must be able to develop, influence and maintain relationships.

• Good time management, presentation, and computer literacy skills required.

• A valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records are required.

What We Offer You: When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. We offer a 401K with match, a defined benefit retirement plan, an incentive bonus, student loan repayment assistance, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays, and teams who know how to have fun. Work/life balance is extremely important to this team - while we work hard, we also understand that while work is important, it's not the only thing. Add to that a company paid vehicle and cell phone. Iowa Farm Bureau where the grass really IS greener!

If you're interested in joining a company that has a long history of stability, one that appreciates its employees and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!

Work Authorization/Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.

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