Overview:
Entity: Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Reports to: Director, Field Services and Director, Young Farmer Program
Compensation: A stipend of $5,000, to be paid at a rate of $500 per week for a total of 10 weeks
Location: On-site at KFB State Office in Louisville, KY
Term: May 2027 to July 2027
Application Deadline: December 11, 2026
Responsibilities:
Field Staff Responsibilities:
- Attend county board meetings to learn about county Farm Bureau functions.
- Assist in creating resources to support county Farm Bureaus.
- Collaborate with Area Program Directors to support county Farm Bureaus.
Young Farmer Responsibilities:
- Participate in the planning and execution of the Murray State University and the University of Kentucky Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL) Conferences.
- Create and present a leadership development workshop for a youth audience.
- Assist with preparations and attend the 2027 Young Farmer Summer Outing.
- Create resources for Young Farmer programming may include Collegiate Farm Bureau, Harvest for All, County Young Farmer Committees, etc.
Internal Relationships:
- Reports to the Director, Field Services Division, and Director, Young Farmer Program
ExternalRelationships:
- Has contact with various Kentucky Farm Bureau staff and affiliate company personnel.
- Develops and maintains contacts with Kentucky Farm Bureau volunteer leaders.
Qualifications:
- Junior, Senior or Graduate School.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Strong work ethic.
- Strong writing and verbal skills.
Time Requirements:
- Available May – July 2027.
- Approximately 20-30 hours per week.
- Evening, weekend and in-state travel required.