Assistant Director, Grassroots & Political Engagement

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Engage state Farm Bureaus and their members in grassroots advocacy tactics, political initiatives, and Farm Bureau’s policy development process. Strengthen and expand the organization’s political and advocacy impact through innovative programming, strategic initiatives, and data-driven analysis.

REPORTS TO

Managing Director, Advocacy & Political Affairs

LOCATION

Washington, DC; eligible to earn telework 2 days/week

PAY RANGE

$95,000 – $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify opportunities to optimize AFBF’s grassroots advocacy efforts and political affairs initiatives using original analysis and data-backed strategy. Execute collective strategy to broaden AFBF’s reach and political footprint.
Develop, prepare, and deliver training programs, specifically campaign training seminars, that will help state Farm Bureaus increase their overall effectiveness in grassroots advocacy and political affairs activities. This includes delivering presentations during state Farm Bureau visits, national conferences, AFBF leadership committee meetings, and as needed for other groups.
Manage political engagement programs, such as iFarmiVote. Track key races and political trends and analyze them in the context of agriculture and rural America.
Identify and recruit agriculture advocates and leaders to regularly engage in advocacy and the political process.
Serve as a subject matter expert to promote and build strong political affairs programs with state Farm Bureaus.
Deliver legislative and political briefings, political analysis, and other information to AFBF and state Farm Bureaus.
Increase the effectiveness of advocacy programs for state partners and grassroots advocates.
Serve on internal cross-functional teams in support of organizational goals and objectives.
Execute online grassroots advocacy campaigns as needed.
Assist in the preparation and management of the AFBF Policy Development Process, including the annual Resolutions Committee meeting and Business Session of the Delegate Body.
Assist with the annual voting delegate session, including creating and editing materials related to the AFBF policy book and distributing materials to states.
Assist with planning, preparation, and marketing of AFBF conferences with an advocacy track.
Develop and cultivate strong working relationships with state Farm Bureau leadership and staff.

RELATIONSHIPS

Communicate with AFBF staff and state Farm Bureau staff regarding grassroots advocacy, congressional relations, and policy implementation. Operate as a team member of the Public Affairs Department.

EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
Strong operational understanding of the executive and legislative branches of the federal government.
Experience serving on internal cross-functional working groups, committees, or task forces.
Strong organizational and program management skills.
Strong communication and public speaking skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS

Capitol Hill, Executive Branch, or political campaign experience.
Training or facilitation experience.
Familiarity with advocacy software.
Knowledge of agriculture.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel for on-site meetings.
Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume here.