We're Hiring!

We are currently hiring a Leadership Specialist!

This position will develop and execute effective Young Farmers & Ranchers and other leadership programming for the Minnesota Farm Bureau.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the staff coordinator for the Young Farmer & Ranchers (YF&R) program
  • Assist committee volunteer leaders and staff with carrying out the objectives and goals of the YF&R program
  • Coordinate and carry out all levels of YF&R competitions (YF&R Achievement Award, YF&R Excellence in Agriculture, YF&R Discussion Meet, Collegiate Discussion Meet, and FFA Discussion Meet)
  • Coordinate Farm Bureau’s involvement with youth programming, including (but not limited to): collegiate discussion meet, collegiate agriculture organizations, 4-H, and FFA
  • Assist in coordinating new and existing leadership and education programs
  • Assist in coordinating the annual leadership conference (planning, implementation, and facilitation)
  • Develop innovative strategies and programs, in cooperation with the respective state committees, to meet the purposes of the leadership and education programs
  • Inform and drive education and leadership programming at the direction of the leadership and education manager
  • Assist with Urban Agriculture programming efforts
  • Coordinate and collaborate on various projects, activities, meetings, events which are held throughout the year, including scheduling on-site and off-site meeting/events
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Support the MN Foundation for Agriculture (MFA) by promoting and encouraging county Farm Bureau support and participation and by assisting and attending MFA events

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in agricultural leadership, communications, education, or relevant field
  • Ability to engage and guide volunteer leaders
  • Demonstrated capability to work independently, as a self-starter, in a proactive fashion to recognize necessary steps for successful accomplishment of projects and activities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to build consensus and relationships among board members, partners, and volunteers
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, plan workload effectively and delegate
  • Personal computer literacy with skills and knowledge of MS Office products with ability to expand computer capabilities to develop additional skill sets for new systems as required to match changing circumstances. Excel proficiency a plus
  • Working knowledge of agriculture
  • Work experience in agriculture or related field 

This is a permanent full-time position located at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation offices in Eagan, MN.

Salary range is $45,000-$57,000, based on experience. 

To Apply:    

Applications are due February 20, 2026. Please send resume, cover letter and references to Pam Debele at pam.debele@fbmn.org.