Corporate Governance Specialist

Farm Credit Services of America•Omaha, NE

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services. Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers. We are seeking a Corporate Governance Specialist who will work with the Corporate Governance leader to develop, recommend and implement the corporate governance processes, practices and framework for three separate and independent Farm Credit Associations (AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit).

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Legal, Corporate Governance or Stockholder Relations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Business Administration, Legal, Paralegal, Corporate Governance.

Responsibilities

Ensure the corporate governance processes, practices and framework are properly designed, implemented, and maintained for each of the three Associations.
Coordinate processes and procedures related to maintenance of key corporate documents and agreements for each of the three Associations.
Coordinate preparation of meeting agendas, minutes and resolutions, including required stockholder disclosures concerning the following for each of the three Associations.
Ensure that the Boards of Directors of all three Associations have the guidance, advice, and resources needed to fulfill the fiduciary duties to their respective Associations.
Serve as a key consultant to the Nominating Committees and Boards of Directors of each Association as well as the joint Executive Leadership Team.
Serve as a primary liaison with third parties, including the Farm Credit Administration with respect to corporate governance matters and compliance at each of the three Associations.
Coordinate with the Human Capital and Organizational Enablement Teams to provide oversight for the annual Board Assessments, and Director onboarding and development for each Association.