WFBF Policy Advocacy Director

Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company•Laramie, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation is currently hiring for a full-time Policy Advocacy Director (state lead) to join their team. This role is responsible for advocating for and advancing the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation’s (WyFBF) priorities and policies. The position involves analyzing legislative and regulatory proposals, developing lobbying strategies, and fostering relationships to support Wyoming’s agricultural community. The Policy Advocacy Director will provide expert analysis, develop communications, and work closely with the WyFBF Executive Vice President to represent the organization before governmental entities and other stakeholders. The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation is a grassroots membership agricultural organization founded in 1920, with its advocacy strength derived from member-driven policy development at the local level. The organization believes in protecting private property rights, upholding constitutional government, and advancing a free market economy, advocating through engagement in legislative, regulatory, legal, and consumer arenas. Their mission is to strengthen Wyoming Agriculture and enhance Wyoming Communities. The company values its employees, emphasizing honesty, integrity, teamwork, a solution-driven work ethic, and personal accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Governmental affairs experience
Proficiency in research and policy analysis
Ability to analyze complex legislative and regulatory issues and communicate findings clearly
General dexterity to perform the essential functions of the position, including operating a computer and moving office products/supplies
Ability to communicate via in-person and virtual interactions, including telephone communications
Pass a drug and alcohol screening
Undergo a background check
Have a clear Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

Nice To Haves

Experience with lobbying, grassroots organizing, or public advocacy
Knowledge or experience in agriculture
Familiarity with WyFBF policies and procedures
Political awareness and understanding of state governance
Proactive and solution-oriented approach

Responsibilities

Advocating for and advancing the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation’s (WyFBF) priorities and policies
Analyzing legislative and regulatory proposals
Developing lobbying strategies
Fostering relationships to support Wyoming’s agricultural community
Providing expert analysis
Developing communications
Working closely with the WyFBF Executive Vice President to represent the organization before governmental entities and other stakeholders