Plans, directs and coordinates the human resources activities of Missouri Farm Bureau Federation and its affiliated companies. Oversees the development of policies, procedures, and initiatives for all talent management strategies: recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, communication, compensation, benefits, employee relations and employee engagement. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives that support the organization’s overall objectives and promotes a positive work environment.

The Territory Account Manager is a professional, non-overtime eligible position that reports to the Executive Vice President. The Territory Account Manager’s role requires an experienced sales professional to cover a designated territory; is responsible for executing sales strategy, initiating contact with existing customers and prospects to identify the needs and sell appropriate products to those accounts. In addition, this role provides troubleshooting and diagnostic services. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3TtHukc

The Program Manager for the Rural Grocery Initiative (RGI) within K-State Research and Extension will serve an integral role in supporting the team's mission to sustain locally-owned rural grocery stores to enhance community vitality and improve access to healthy foods. This role will assist in planning events, identifying, developing, and sharing resources that support grocers and rural communities.

Responsibilities will include;

• Organizing and providing technical assistance.

• Assisting with event management.

• Managing partner and stakeholder relationships.

• Providing grant management and reporting functions.

For best consideration, apply by March 17, 2024.

The selected candidate ensures that the business is profitable and relevant, and that it adds value to the franchises in both the region and globally. This involves setting the overall strategic direction and business plan and delivering on the four underlying value drivers (income, costs, impairments and capital), across Direct Lending in both the US and Canada, as well as input finance and relevant adjacent activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps create, communicate and implement the business strategy for North America ensure the efficient delivery against its objectives and the four value drivers

• Coordinates with management and direct reports to establish a budget, tactics against goals, performance assessment against goals and budget

• Establishes the direction for the North American Leadership Team

• Sets the tone with such team during the hiring, recruitment, and negotiation of new employees

• Establishes competitive employment practices consistently across all business units, including cash and perquisite compensation; goals and sound performance feedback capabilities; career development opportunities; training, that will result in high employee satisfaction levels and ultimately, the motivation of staff

• Works with Heads Of US & Canada to ensure profitable growth, risk management and capital efficiency of the business

• Manages the Leadership Team to ensure proper execution of five year strategy and Medium Term Plan

• Establishes a Risk Culture consistent with the expectations of the client and its regulators including collaboration with Risk to set the risk appetite for the business that reflects business strategy and the current economic environment as well as the bank’s global risk appetite

• Ensures that the appropriate policies and procedures are in place to ensure a controlled environment, including the use of internal and external audits to identify possible exposures, instituting routine operational risk assessments

• Must be familiar with and comply with laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures that are applicable to required job duties, in particular BSA/AML

• Works effectively with regional and global counterparts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 15 years of proven experience

• Experience in agricultural lending (in US and/or Canada)

• Managing or managed a senior leadership team

• Streamlining processes and increasing profitability of an established enterprise

• Successful record of developing and implementing profitable business opportunities

• Leading cultural change and responding to defined business strategy

• Creating an environment around capital efficiency and portfolio optimization

• Credit and Risk Management experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; Master’s Degree preferred

• Ability to travel regionally and on occasion, globally. Travel is 50%+

This person will play a key role in federal policy efforts and direct state legislative and regulatory issues. They also will have significant industry exposure working with partner livestock groups, state veterinarians, state directors of agriculture, and others.  Work with Vice President Government and Industry Affairs (GIA) in federal government affairs activities for the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA). Help develop and execute the strategy for state legislative and regulatory issues, interfacing with Region Executive Officers.  Strong preference for Kansas City area with remote or hybrid options available depending on circumstances  

The President & CEO is responsible for the overall leadership of Growing Hope Globally’s efforts throughout the United States.  The President & CEO is the key “face” of Growing Hope Globally to its many publics (church, agriculture, NGOs, etc.) and has primary responsibility for programs and for enhancing Growing Hope Globally’s reach and impact. The position also has a responsibility for communications and, with the Board, sets and implements the strategic plan for the organization.  

The President will lead, inspire, and coordinate the efforts of the team including overseeing and promoting their productivity, morale, teamwork, and professional development. Staff are in six regional locations, and developing close, effective working relationships with the entire team will be critical to the success of the President & CEO and of the organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000, commensurable with experience and qualifications.

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, as soon as possible, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC by clicking the Apply button at the bottom of the page.

Metropolitan Community College is seeking a part-time Agriculture instructor. Adjunct faculty members serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and engaging in instruction related activities. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties.