Young Farmer Program Coordinator - Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF)

Full-Time • West Des Moines, IA

Young Farmer Program Coordinator

Are you passionate about agriculture and energized by the opportunity to help impact the next generation of leaders? 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.

Who We Are: At Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), we are committed to the people, progress, and pride of Iowa. IFBF is Iowa’s largest farm organization, established in 1918. We remain a statewide, non-profit grassroots farm organization dedicated to our mission of creating a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families, and their communities. We work for family farmers in areas critical to the success of their farm enterprises, from representing their public policy interests at the local, state, and national levels, to enhancing market opportunities and providing cutting-edge information to enhance their decision making abilities. In addition to working for farmers, we are strengthening rural communities, investing in youth and education, and promoting quality healthcare - serving Iowans in all walks of life.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

• 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. Company vehicle provided.

Learn more and apply here.