District Field Service Representative I

Florida Farm Bureau Federation • Tallahassee, FL

425d • $41,283 - $49,549

About The Position

The District Field Service Representative I at Florida Farm Bureau Federation plays a crucial role in promoting agriculture within local communities. This position involves working closely with county Farm Bureaus, advocating for Florida's farmers and ranchers, and engaging with community members to ensure the availability of locally-grown food options. The representative will work autonomously while collaborating with a passionate team to achieve the organization's goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related field.
• Two years of professional agricultural experience highly preferred (includes, but is not limited to production, sales, and marketing).
• Must live within one of the following counties: Jackson, Gulf, Calhoun, Liberty, Wakulla, Leon, or Gadsden.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and attend various evening and weekend activities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Effective in writing reports, articles, and business correspondence to a variety of audiences.
• Proficient in presenting information in a professional manner.
• Ability to competently respond to questions from groups, members, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, or other forms.
• Emotional Intelligence is necessary to achieve productive relationships with our members and county Farm Bureaus.
• Ability to travel extensively by automobile during all hours and in various weather conditions.
• Ability to aid and assist in setting up meetings and moving items and materials weighing up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a conduit between Florida Farm Bureau and the county Farm Bureaus in the district.
• Collaborate and work effectively with all members of the Florida Farm Bureau.
• Work closely with county Farm Bureaus, regularly attend county events, represent the organization at activities, and increase engagement within county boards.
• Build and develop productive relationships with your county Farm Bureau leaders and members.
• Assist county Farm Bureaus in the promotion of agriculture within their respective communities.
• Assist county Farm Bureaus in the marketing of membership in order to increase recruitment and retention.
• Work closely with the Leadership Programs Coordinator in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Young Farmers and Ranchers and Women's Leadership Programs within their respective district.
• Help in surfacing and developing effective leaders (e.g. state advisory committee members, YF&R and Women's participants).
• Speak on behalf of Florida Farm Bureau at various events throughout the district.
• Write articles on behalf of agriculture and Farm Bureau to newspapers, legislators, and others.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree