Union County Farm Bureau Outreach Coordinator

Union County Farm Bureau Outreach CoordinatorPurpose:Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to spread that enthusiasm throughout Union County? Do you thrive in an independent, energetic work environment? Union County Farm Bureau is seeking an Outreach Coordinator who embodies these qualities and more.Basic FunctionAs the Outreach Coordinator you will work with the stakeholders including volunteers, staff, target audiences, and vendors to achieve the mission and goals of Union County Farm Bureau, a membership organization of approximately 675 families. Duties include creating documents in a Microsoft environment, managing social media communications, Ag in the Classroom program management, coordinating outreach opportunities in community and schools as well as partnership development.Essential FunctionsSupport the County Board of Directors by organizing meetings, preparing agendas and materials, crafting minutes, coordinating refreshments, and handling follow-up tasksCommunicate with Committee Chairs, Executive Officers, and Board of Directors as needed on projects or county businessServe as a positive liaison between supervisor, staff, volunteers, and affiliated companiesMaintain regular contact with supervisor regarding Farm Bureau activitiesCollect and process membership information from new or existing membersMaintain and update the membership database, and analyze data to support outreach and engagement effortsOrganize member service and support tasks. Not limited to membership benefits, member account questions, information changes and overall membership customer serviceWrite and submit articles to the Spokesman publication and local media outlets, and manage member advertisements for publicationMaintain a social media presence on important platformsCoordinate Ag in the Classroom programming within county school districtsDevelop and coordinate outreach efforts as directed by the County Board of DirectorsDesign, edit, and maintain promotional materials using creative platforms, such as Canva, to support outreach and engagement initiativesCoordinate the financial accounts and records for Union County Farm Bureau by processing invoices to be paid, submitting expenses for payment and surfacing financial reports.Additional Details:Position is currently part time at 20 hours per weekBased in Creston, Iowa• This position is an employee of the Union County Farm Bureau