Policy and Promotion Coordinator

Long Island Farm Bureau is a grassroots agricultural advocacy organization that works on the behalf of its members to advocate and promote the agriculture industry. 

Job Title: Policy and Promotion Coordinator 

Function: Will be responsible for coordinating Long Island Farm Bureau’s public policy development and advocacy; implementing organizational communications efforts; assisting with membership and leadership development; and supporting Long Island Farm Bureau’s programs and activities.

Responsibility and Duties: 

Policy Development and Advocacy 

- Provide a consistent voice for LIFB by providing information and being a resource for LIFB members, elected officials, media outlets and the public. 

- Participate and monitor state and local issues affecting agriculture including attending Agriculture Advisory Committees on the town and county level. 

- Represent LIFB policies before government and community stakeholders. - Coordinating the development and communication of New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) and Long Island Farm Bureau (LIFB) policy positions. 

- Engage LIFB members in grassroots advocacy efforts. 

- Interact with the New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) Public Policy Staff and committees on policy development. 

Communication and Promotion 

- Keeping our website and social media presence active, engaging and consistent by keeping postings and news current and relevant to our members and community needs. 

- Participate in composing, editing, and designing our newsletter, e-blast’s, event flyers and other promotional materials.

- Representing LIFB at community meetings and events. 

Membership and Leadership Development 

- Coordinating activities of the Young Farmers and Ranchers and the Promotion and Education Committees. 

- Assist in member recruitment and retention. 

- Assist the Executive Director in promoting and building relationships in the five boroughs of NYC. 

- Promotes and markets member services programs by providing information and encouraging participation in services offered. 

Program Support 

- Participate in planning and execution of LIFB events and fundraisers. 

- Planning, scheduling and coordinating meetings of stakeholder groups. 

- Assist in the researching, development and execution of grant opportunities. 

- Help to develop the LIFB Foundation and its function to the organization. 

Skills Required 

- Interpret, analyze and communicate policy information related to agriculture, environmental concerns and governmental regulations. 

- Professionally and positively engage with a broad constituency of stakeholders, including ag producers, governmental officials, advocacy groups and others. 

- Effectively speak before public groups. 

- Interact with other staff in a collaborative manner.