South West Field Representative Job Oklahoma City area,Oklahoma USA,Government

Primary

Purpose:

Act as liaison between Oklahoma Farm Bureau and assigned county Farm Bureaus. Coordinate and distribute information and promote activities among all segments of the organization to meet Oklahoma Farm Bureau goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Attend monthly county board meetings and annual county meetings. Critique and advise Board of Directors on improvements for annual meetings.

Serve as coordinator between state and county offices for all Farm Bureau programs and activities.

Motivate/assist/train county voluntary leadership with the appointment and activation of county membership committees and program planning committees.

Assist with training and development of plans and procedures for membership campaigns. Monitor and maintain continuous contact during the campaign, and continually assist in educating proper performance of duties and responsibilities.

Assist and train county Farm Bureau leaders (Officers and county Board of Directors) regarding their duties and responsibilities, and encourage the leaders to be active in county, state and national Farm Bureau affairs.

Schedule and conduct district-wide and assist and provide guidance for county-level informational meetings relating to policy development, current policies and Farm Bureau programs. Organize county support for campaigns on statewide and national issues.

Provide regular progress reports, updates and educational information to county boards regarding member service programs.

As a registered lobbyist, maintain contact with county leaders and OKFB public policy department and encourage grassroots advocacy efforts.

Encourage counties to provide opportunities for school age youth to grow and develop through participation in various agricultural related youth clubs/organizations.

Assist county leadership in the activation of the county Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) program and connecting potential members with the YFR coordinator. Motivating and training YF&R to become leaders within Farm Bureau and YF&R awards program.

Work with county leadership to plan promotional activities for the county Farm Bureau. Supply promotional materials to the counties.

Assist the county with starting and strengthening the Women’s Leadership committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers committee.

Work with the counties to develop a positive public image. Assist counties with training, motivating and promoting agriculture within the county.

Provide assistance, training and direction to county office administrator/ county secretaries regarding Farm Bureau programs, activities, county records, membership.

Other duties as assigned by Management.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Develops project plans;
Coordinates projects;
Communicates changes and progress.

Member Service - Responds promptly to member needs;
Responds to requests for service and assistance.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new ideas.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Varies writing style to meet needs;
Presents numerical data effectively;
Able to read and interpret written information.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans;
Communicates changes effectively;
Builds commitment and overcomes resistance;
Prepares and supports those affected by change;
Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions;
Aligns work with strategic goals.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment‑free environment.

Ethics - Treats…


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