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Livestock & Local Government Specialist

Farm Bureau Incorporated

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain strong proactive relationships with county commissioners, plan commissions, BZA members, planning directors, and zoning staff through routine, face-to-face engagement.
  • Serve as a statewide trusted resource on livestock production, zoning best practices, and agricultural land use issues, helping counties and members understand the broader context behind livestock proposals and rural development trends.
  • Equip livestock producers and county Farm Bureau leaders to effectively navigate local planning and zoning processes, including understanding permit requirements, and engage effectively in public hearings.
  • Prepare members for testimony by providing coaching, tools and practice opportunities to help members deliver credible, constructive testimony and strengthen community relations.
  • Develop and deliver educational programs for local officials on modern livestock production, environmental safeguards, zoning best practices, and agricultural land-use considerations
  • Track local trends affecting agriculture including, renewable energy siting, development pressures, annexation and rural land use conflicts, in coordination with regional managers, commodity partners and the Indiana livestock team.
  • Provide analysis and recommendations to IFB leadership on local trends, ordinance proposals, and potential impacts to members.
  • Coordinate with regional managers and county Farm Bureaus to build and maintain local networks of informed members who monitor zoning activity, engage early with local officials, and elevate agricultural perspectives.
  • Represent Indiana Farm Bureau at meetings, hearings, and events with local officials, agriculture groups, and community stakeholders
  • Contribute to development of updated educational materials, zoning guides, and communication tools for counties and members.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience in livestock production, local government, planning & zoning, land-use policy, or related agricultural roles.
  • Strong understanding of Indiana agriculture and rural community dynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to non-ag audiences in a clear, credible, and engaging manner.
  • Experience working with or presenting to local government bodies (plan commissions, BZAs, county commissioners, councils).
  • Ability to build relationships, manage sensitive issues, and adapt communication strategies.
  • Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple projects across the state.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • Direct experience in livestock production or livestock industry organizations.
  • Experience with county zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, and land-use permitting.
  • Familiarity with rural land-use trends.
  • Preferred: Prior involvement with Farm Bureau or grassroots agricultural organizations.

Education
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in agriculture, animal science, public affairs, planning, political science, or related field.

Core Competencies:
  • Relationship Building - Establishes credibility and rapport with diverse stakeholders, including producers, elected officials, and community leaders, through consistency, follow-through, and genuine engagement.
  • Communication - Translates technical or bureaucratic content into clear, accessible language tailored to the listener's background.
  • Collaborative Partnership - Works effectively alongside organizational staff, members, and allied groups toward shared goals, sharing credit and coordinating effort.
  • Situational Judgment - Reads context quickly and adjusts approach accordingly, making sound decisions in ambiguous or fast-moving situations without needing explicit direction.
  • Organization & Self-Direction - Independently plans and manages a complex workload - travel, meetings, and follow-up commitments - across a wide geographic territory with minimal oversight.
  • Proactivity / Initiative - Anticipates needs and acts ahead of being asked, surfacing issues early and pursuing opportunities rather than waiting for direction.
  • Diplomacy & Tact - Navigates sensitive topics and competing interests with discretion and respect, preserving relationships even when delivering difficult messages.

Working Conditions:
  • Approximately 75% of time will be in-state travel for Regional Manager support, committee meetings, and farm visits.
  • Approximately 25% of work time will occur in the evenings and on weekends.
  • Remaining 25% of time will be split between the Indiana Farm Bureau home office for meetings and remote work.
  • Ability to present, communicate, and traverse both office and agricultural environments.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand, and travel (by car or air) as needed to conduct business
  • Ability to move about various locations, including hotel meeting facilities, convention centers, and farms
  • Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a computer and standard office equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
  • Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
  • Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

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