Communications Specialist

FUNCTION: To assist the Executive Director and MFBF teams with the responsibilities listed below.

AUTHORITY: The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting the Communications Manager and Executive Director with various communications tasks necessary to inform Farm Bureau members in Minnesota, to promote the Minnesota Farm Bureau and to promote agriculture to consumers. The Communications Specialist assists with increasing the awareness of the Minnesota Farm Bureau through various mediums and developing promotional materials and assisting with coordination, communication and development of materials as we work with all teams of the Minnesota Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus.

REPORTABILITY: Communication Specialist will report to the Communications Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

?? Assist in coordination of all internal and external communications.

?? Develop and disseminate the electronic newsletters. This includes working with various teams to source content and maintain a distribution list.

?? Manage the day-to-day social media plan.

?? Manage the website for the organization.

?? Curate content for website and social media platforms.

?? Assist team with coordination of media interviews for the organization.

?? Monitor media, as it relates to agriculture and the Farm Bureau brand, then work with the Communications Manager to determine a plan of action if necessary.

?? Assist county Farm Bureaus and other staff with special communication projects that will enhance their programs.

?? Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build customer loyalty programs, brand awareness and customer satisfaction.

?? Create informative and interesting press releases, press kits, newsletters, and related marketing materials.

?? Coordinate the design, content and production of all marketing materials.

?? Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.

?? Develop training materials to educate leaders on communication best practices.

?? Coach and assist team members on improving communication skills.

?? Perform communications research and monitor the progress of various communications strategies.

?? Keeping accurate record of department transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

?? Excellent written and oral communication skills.

?? Ability to plan, organize, guide and motivate.

?? Experience with multiple social media platforms and executing a communications plan.

?? Preferred bachelors degree in a relevant discipline.

?? Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.

?? Ability to work under pressure, plan workload effectively.

?? Experience with Adobe Creative Suites programs.

?? Working knowledge of agriculture.

?? Work experience in agriculture or related field.

Duration: Permanent full-time position

Job Location: Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, Eagan, MN

Compensation: Salary based on experience and job qualifications

To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to Karin Schaefer at

by November 1, 2021.