Jobs
>
Lansing

    Full-Time Disability Specialist - Lansing, MI, United States - Michigan Farm Bureau

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description

    Type:
    Regular Full-Time

    # Category:
    Agriculture

    Farm Bureau Center

    To provide the necessary research, education, and information in the areas of commodity, animal care and animal disease, and value-added issues which will enable Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) members and the general agricultural community to improve their economic and general wellbeing.

    Provide research and management of livestock issues affecting members and growers, which will ultimately result in raising the net farm income for producers of these commodities.

    Promote a better understanding of agriculture and its contribution to the economy through presentations, press interviews, correspondence, special programs, reports, video pieces, and personal contacts.

    Work with state and federal agencies, industry groups, and members on issues of disease prevention, emergency response, and risk communication.

    Direct distribution of timely reports to news media and members on livestock issues and events.

    Provide regular communication and help foster mutual activities on issues by establishing and maintaining favorable working relations with other groups and organizations, including agricultural and commodity groups and business and trade organizations.

    Research, develop, and direct marketing programs to effectively implement policy and recommend appropriate implementing actions to the Manager of ICRR and Lead Economist.

    Present their recommendations to the Manager of ICRR, Director of Public Policy Division, and the MFB Board of Directors.

    Provide resource information and background materials concerning major livestock issues.

    Attend major events and meetings sponsored by Farm Bureau, as well as other agricultural groups and properly represent Farm Bureau and its policies at such meetings.

    Participate in the organization of and Farm Bureau representation at statewide trade shows/events.

    Assist the Manager of ICRR to carry out any of the overall functions and daily operations, as the manager may deem appropriate.

    Assist in the development, dissemination and conduct of information and training on policy development techniques and probable issues to individual Farm Bureau members, community groups, county Farm Bureaus and their committees or teams, MFB state committees, MFB Commodity Advisory Committees, Regional Managers, and voting delegates at the MFB and AFBF annual meetings that will result in sound policies.

    Assist with MFB policy development activities, including staffing subcommittees during the policy development process and MFB annual meeting. Assist in the conduct of statewide, regional or district policy development meetings for county Farm Bureau leaders.
    Research appropriate issues and prepare training materials and information on issues to assist in the development of policies.

    Represent Michigan Farm Bureau and its Affiliated Companies through appointment by the Governor, Legislature, and heads of state departments on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.

    Assist the Public Policy and Commodity Division director and other division staff in addressing commodity and legislative issues as assigned.

    Assist the State Policy Development Committee in researching and addressing commodity related issues.
    Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field required, or equivalent experience may be considered.
    Minimum two years of experience working within Farm Bureau or in an agricultural commodity or marketing field required.

    Broad knowledge of a wide range of state, national and international agricultural/environmental/labor issues and an understanding of highly diverse agricultural input supply, production, processing, transportation and marketing systems.

    Ability to network with industry leaders to collaborate on addressing commodity issues required.

    Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience, including via telephone, e-mail, and text messages.

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, e mail communication, and Internet research required.

    Note:
    Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



  • ZephyrTech Lansing, United States

    The German Railway is one of the most diverse employers in Germany. Every year, we are looking for over 5,000 apprentices in 50 different professions who want to grow and improve with us. We are currently seeking a 2-year apprentice for the position of Warehouse Specialist (m/f/d ...

  • Michigan Farm Bureau

    GW Sales Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Michigan Farm Bureau Lansing, United States

    · GW Sales Specialist · US-MI-Lansing · Job ID: · Type: Regular Full-Time · # of Openings: 1 · Category: Sales · Farm Bureau Center · Overview · GW Sales Specialist Objective · To foster and enhance connections with potential and existing clients needing digital solutions, incl ...

  • Michigan Farm Bureau

    GW Sales Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Michigan Farm Bureau Lansing, United States

    · GW Sales Specialist · US-MI-Lansing · Job ID: · Type: Regular Full-Time · # of Openings: 1 · Category: Sales · Farm Bureau Center · Overview · GW Sales Specialist Objective · To foster and enhance connections with potential and existing clients needing digital solutions, incl ...


  • Technical Professionals Group Lansing, United States

    Job Description Job Description Technical Professionals Group (TPG) is searching for a Technical Specialist for its Engine, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Powertrain Systems team. This Technical Specialist position is an opportunity for the right candidate to experience state-of-the-art po ...


  • Corewell Health Lansing, United States Full time

    About the unit · At Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals), we specialize in making the impossible possible. We understand that kids have unique medical needs, and we're giving them award-winning pediatric care right in L ...


  • InsideHigherEd East Lansing, United States

    Job no: 934843 · Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff · Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science · Department: Natural Science Dean · Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff · Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience · Location: East Lansing · Categories: Student S ...

  • MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc.

    Field Technician MCAT

    2 weeks ago


    MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc. Lansing, United States

    Description · Position at Michigan CAT A Field Technician at Michigan CAT is the onsite Service Specialist to support customers at their work location. A Field Technician would perform maintenance and repair on customer fleet at customer sites, to get them continually producing ...


  • InsideHigherEd East Lansing, United States

    Job no: 903481 · Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff · Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University College Of Law · Department: Juris Doctorate Programs · Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff · Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience · Location: East Lansing · Cat ...


  • Ed Napleton Auto Group Lansing, United States

    The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next Service · Advisor. Located at River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, the Service Advisor is a critical role, working as a liaison to our customers and technicians by present vehicle repair recommendations. You will play an ac ...


  • HealthCare Support Lansing, United States Full time

    Licensed Social Worker · HealthCare Support is actively seeking a Licensed Social Worker for a 13-week contract located in Lansing, Michigan. · Benefits of this Licensed Social Workerwith HealthCare Support:Immediate enrollment in Health Insurance · Dental Insurance · Life Insu ...


  • InsideHigherEd East Lansing, United States

    Job no: 918621 · Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff · Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science · Department: Chemistry · Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff · Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience · Location: East Lansing · Categories: Education/Training, ...


  • River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Lansing, United States

    The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next Service Advisor. Located at River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, the Service Advisor is a critical role, working as a liaison to our customers and technicians by present vehicle repair recommendations. · You will play an act ...


  • InsideHigherEd East Lansing, United States

    Job no: 936097 · Work type: Support Staff · Pay Grade: 13 · Major Administrative Unit / College: Research And Innovation · Department: Environmental Health And Safety · Sub Area: AP- Professionals · Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience · Location: East Lansing · Categorie ...


  • Ryder Lansing, United States Full time

    Position Description · Ryder is hiring immediately for a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Operation Coordinator in Lansing MI · Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly · Hourly Pay $18.06 per hour · Overtime Pay $27.09 per hour · Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Must be open to ...


  • Michigan State University East Lansing, United States

    Details Posted: 10-Jan-24 · Location: East Lansing, Michigan · Salary: Open · Internal Number: 921529 · Position Summary · The Teaching Specialist in MSU Landscape Architecture program will play a key role in advancing the program's educational mission. The successful candidat ...


  • InsideHigherEd East Lansing, United States

    Job no: 913222 · Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff · Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science · Department: Statistics & Probability · Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff · Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience · Location: East Lansing · Categories: Educa ...

  • Tetra Tech

    Civil Engineer, PE

    2 weeks ago


    Tetra Tech East Lansing, United States Full time

    Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we collaborate with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our global innovation hubs ...


  • InsideHigherEd East Lansing, United States

    Job no: 957814 · Work type: Support Staff · Pay Grade: 12 · Major Administrative Unit / College: Department Of Police And Public Safety · Department: Department Of Police And Public Safety · Sub Area: AP- Professionals · Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience · Location: Ea ...


  • Intertek East Lansing, United States Full time

    Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager · Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is looking for a Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager to join our Building & Construction team in East Lansing, MI. · Intertek-PSI is a leading US based provider of assur ...

  • American College of Rheumatology

    Specialist, Abstracts

    2 weeks ago


    American College of Rheumatology Lansing, United States Full time

    Details Posted: 25-Apr-24 · Location: Remote · Type: Full Time · Salary: $65, annually · Categories: · Education and Training Health Membership Preferred Education: · 4 Year Degree Internal Number: · TITLE : Specialist, Abstracts & Submissions · STATUS : Non-Exempt · LEV ...