Industry Relations Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Executive

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide overarching support in the management of projects, initiatives and relationships for the Industry Relations function.

REPORTS TO: Director, Industry Relations

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

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage project execution and deliverables for corporate collaborations, grants and programmatic sponsorships; collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve objectives.
• Provide communication support for internal and external audiences and draft correspondence on behalf of the Director, Industry Relations and other team members in the Executive Department.
• Coordinate planning and execution of Industry Relations events and programs, including the Ag Innovation Challenge.
• Collaborate with other team members in the Executive Department on key initiatives and projects.
• Represent AFBF at industry meetings.
• Identify prospective supply chain partners to assist with cultivating new relationships.
• Conduct exploratory calls and attend meetings on behalf of the Director, Industry Relations.
• Assist with development of strategic campaigns and collaboration opportunities with industry partners.
• Assist with maintaining and enhancing existing AFBF relationships and serve as a point of contact with colleagues in similar peer groups at other organizations.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Collaborate with industry partners, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and state Farm Bureau staff and leaders, consistent with the implementation of Industry Relations initiatives.

EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 3 years related work experience
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Experience serving as a liaison to industry contacts at various organizations and developing industry relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication, time management, project planning and organizational skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of agriculture industry, supply chain and emerging issues
• Experience with Farm Bureau

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel as needed
• Public speaking

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to humanresources@fb.org.