Policy Advocacy Director; National Lead​/Field Representative

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Regular Full-Time Corp Sch A Laramie, WY, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition

Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation is currently hiring for a full-time Policy Advocacy Director (National Lead)/Field Representative to join our team. This role is responsible for advocating for and advancing the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation’s (WyFBF) priorities and policies. This position focuses on monitoring and analyzing federal legislative proposals and federal and state regulatory matters, advocating for member policy, and fostering strategic relationships to support Wyoming agriculture.

This position will provide expert analysis, develop communications, and work closely with the WyFBF Executive Vice President to represent the organization before governmental entities and other stakeholders. This role will work with designated county Farm Bureau Federations to foster effective volunteer leadership, promote membership acquisition and retention and support state and county-level events.

Remote work may be considered for the right candidate, with preference given to those residing in western or north-central Wyoming. Alternatively, the position may be based in person at our home office in Laramie and typically works 40 hours per week between 8 am to 5 pm
, Monday-Friday
. You can expect a competitive wage between $5,225 - $6,180
per month, depending on experience.

In addition to excellent pay and our positive company culture
, we offer our Policy Advocacy Director (National Lead)/Field Representative the following benefits and perks:

• 401k contribution match
• 7 paid holidays
• On-site fitness center

SKILLS OF OUR IDEAL Policy Advocacy Director (National Lead)/Field Representative:

• Communication
  - Effectively read, write, and speak the English language.
• Time Management
  - Managing one's owntime.
• Active Learning
  - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening
  - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Analytical Thinking
  - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues.
• Critical Thinking
  - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to issues.
• Judgment and Decision Making
  - Considering issues and how they relate to WyFBF policy is critical.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Monitoring
  - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ethical Practice
  - Use knowledge, skills, and abilities to maintain high levels of personal and professional integrity and promote core values throughout the organization.
• Service Orientation
  - Actively looking for ways to help people.

If these ideal Policy Advocacy Director (National Lead)/Field Representative traits describe you, please continue reading!

ABOUT WYOMING FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation is a grassroots membership agricultural organization founded in 1920. Farm Bureau’s agricultural advocacy strength comes from its members at the local level where the policy development process starts. Member-driven policy guides the work of the organization. We believe in protecting private…