Director, Leadership & Organizational Training

DEPARTMENT: Leadership, Education & Engagement

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide internal consulting and training services for Farm Bureau leadership and organization development.

REPORTS TO: Managing Director, Leadership Development

LOCATION: Washington, DC; eligible for telework 2 days/week

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present training programs for Farm Bureau volunteer leaders and employees of Farm Bureau. Training programs include a wide range of topics including roles and responsibilities of non-profit boards, effective committees, program planning, public speaking, teambuilding, change management and personal leadership development.

• Provide staff leadership for online learning programs through Farm Bureau University.

• Provide staff leadership for programs administered by the leadership development team such as New Employee Orientation and Grassroots Engagement Training.

• Collaborate with AFBF and state Farm Bureau staff to create resources to support the development of the organization.

• Consult with Farm Bureau organizations (county, state, national) on non-profit industry standards, association management trends and Farm Bureau best practices.

• Assist state Farm Bureaus in creating and implementing organization development strategies, including program planning, strategic plans and board training.

• Plan and implement conferences for staff and volunteers.

• Promote the learning and development resources of the American Farm Bureau to decision-makers.

• Recommend purchases of leadership and organization development resources.

• Provide staff assistance at AFBF annual convention and other AFBF programs (Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference and FUSION) as needed.

• Provide details for reports to the AFBF Board of Directors.

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of adult education and organization development strategies.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, state Farm Bureau staff and volunteer leaders in a variety of roles. This position is highly visible in the organization and a collaborative approach to achieving goals is essential.

EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent facilitation skills and confidence level working with large and small groups
• 5 years’ experience in a professional environment, including 3 years’ experience in training, leadership development or a relevant field.
• Experience with word processing and preparing visual aids in Microsoft Office
• Experience working with volunteers, preferably in agriculture
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Strong time management, organizational skills and ability to manage priorities while traveling

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS:

• Master’s degree
• Professional credential (e.g. CAE)
• Experience in a national membership association
• Experience managing online learning management systems/platforms
• Experience with Articulate 360 software

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/NOTES:

• U.S. travel required approximately 65% of the time. Actual travel varies at different times during the year.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have all requirements; however, consideration will be given to applicants with at least three year’s professional experience. Title and salary commensurate to experience.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume to humanresources@fb.org.