WFBF Leadership Development and Policy Associate

Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company•Laramie, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation is currently hiring for a full-time Leadership Development and Policy Associate to join their team. This role is responsible for supporting the implementation of leadership development programs and contributes to policy research and analysis with strategic policy decision-making and communications. This role enhances member engagement, organizational growth, and leadership development, with a strong emphasis on supporting the Young Farmer & Rancher program as the program coordinator. This individual will work closely with county Farm Bureau Federations to foster effective volunteer leadership, promote membership acquisition and retention, and support state and county-level events. The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation is a grassroots membership agricultural organization founded in 1920. Farm Bureau’s agricultural advocacy strength comes from its members at the local level where the policy development process starts. Member-driven policy guides the work of the organization. They believe in protecting private property rights, upholding constitutional government, and advancing a free market economy. With a commitment to individual freedom, they advocate through engagement in the legislative, regulatory, legal and consumer arenas. Their Mission is: Strengthening Wyoming Agriculture, Enhancing Wyoming Communities. At the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, employees are considered their greatest asset. The team values honesty, integrity, teamwork, solution-driven work ethic and personal accountability, and works to represent members through agriculture advocacy.

Requirements

Effectively read, write, and speak the English language
Use knowledge, skills, and abilities to maintain high levels of personal and professional integrity, and promote core values throughout the organization
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Applies structured approaches to analyze policy issues, assess data and develop clear, actionable recommendations
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
Actively looking for ways to help people
Managing one's own time
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing member relations and engagement, particularly in a nonprofit, association, or member-based organization
Experience in leadership training and development
Experience with policy analysis
Experience with event planning and execution

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of leadership development programs
Contribute to policy research and analysis with strategic policy decision-making and communications
Enhance member engagement, organizational growth, and leadership development
Support the Young Farmer & Rancher program as the program coordinator
Work closely with county Farm Bureau Federations to foster effective volunteer leadership
Promote membership acquisition and retention
Support state and county-level events