Young Farmer Program Coordinator

Farm Bureau Financial Services•West Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Iowa Farm Bureau is seeking a Young Farmer Program Coordinator to lead and grow our statewide Young Farmer Program. In this role, you’ll serve as the primary point of contact for young farmer members, coordinating events, awards, committees, and communications while supporting county, district, and state-level engagement. You’ll work closely with the Young Farmer Advisory Committee (YFAC), build lasting relationships, and bring fresh energy and innovation to a program that’s vital to our leadership pipeline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, management, business, communications, agriculture, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in program coordination, event planning, member engagement, or a related area.
Passion for agriculture and a commitment to supporting young leaders.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams.
Experience managing social media platforms (Meta Business Suite) and creating digital content (Canva, Mailchimp).
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and follow-through.
Work full-time from our office in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Willingness to travel (mostly in-state), work weekends (approximately 6 annually, including overnight stays), and evenings (approximately 12-15 per year).
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of major events like the Young Farmer Conference, Tailgate, State Fair Day, and Ag Insights Tour.
Coordinate all aspects of the Young Farmer Advisory Committee (YFAC), including onboarding, meetings, communications, and leadership development.
Support county Young Farmer committees with planning, promotion, and resources.
Manage Young Farmer awards and recognition programs, including the Leadership Award, Grow Your Future Award, and Discussion Meet.
Oversee Young Farmer communications, including social media, newsletters, flyers, and video storytelling.
Develop new tools and programming to meet evolving member needs and foster innovation.
Provide administrative support including reimbursements, invoicing, and event reporting.
Represent Iowa Farm Bureau at IFBF and AFBF meetings and events.