Choose Iowa Membership and Outreach Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4710632) Apply  Choose Iowa Membership and Outreach Coordinator Salary $45,864.00 - $67,974.40 Annually Location Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-01086 Agency 009 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Opening Date 10/29/2024 Closing Date 11/8/2024 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Beth Romer, Choose Iowa Program Director (beth.romer@iowaagriculture.gov) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Join Our Mission at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) (https://iowaagriculture.gov/) ABOUT US: At IDALS, we're dedicated to stewarding our land, protecting our waterways, and ensuring a better future for all Iowans. The Choose Iowa Program (https://www.chooseiowa.com/) is growing and searching for a Membership and Outreach Coordinator to be part of a dynamic team making a real impact. Both Iowans living on the farm and those in our towns and cities are impacted almost daily by the work of the Department. POSITION SUMMARY This position is contract-covered and part of collective bargaining. It reports to the Choose Iowa Program Director and works closely with the Communications and Accounting Teams in support of the mission of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. This is a Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week position with occasional weekends or evenings and is located in Des Moines at the Henry A. Wallace Building. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Membership recruitment and retention coordination: + Coordinate new member recruitment campaigns. + Identify and research member invitation opportunities. + Review and approve new membership applications and profiles. + Assemble and distribute new member welcome packets. + Member onboarding including membership application completion and profile setup and maintenance. + Develop and maintain membership toolkit resources. + Maintain membership records including recruitment invitations and renewals and coordinate the membership renewal process through exemplary customer service. + Outreach and event coordination: + Coordinate exhibits and displays for commodity group tradeshows and annual meetings including registration, planning, setup and staffing. + Support Iowa State Fair exhibit and presentation planning and coordination. + Assist with special projects including Choose Iowa Passport program development and implementation including member account setup. Monitor and track Passport utilization. + Support Choose Iowa hosted outreach event planning, development and coordination including member trainings, Choose Iowa Day at the Capitol, Choose Iowa Statewide Farm Store Crawl, a statewide Choose Iowa Farm Open House. + Maintain member events details on the Choose Iowa website. + Support Choose Iowa social media content creation, communications and accounts. + Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS + Proficient with Canva, social media account management, and campaign development and implementation. + Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. + Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. + Critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities to use logic and deductive and inductive reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. + Iowa driver’s license. PLEASE ATTACH COVER LETTER AND RESUME WHEN APPLYING BENEFITS AS A STATE OF IOWA EMPLOYEE + Paid Time Off:Enjoy the flexibility of vacation, holidays, and sick leave. + Great Benefits:Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options. + Retirement Plan:Secure your future with IPERS Retirement and a deferred compensation plan. + Flexibility:Make the most of Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care). + Life Insurance:Free life insurance – peace of mind. + Support:Access employee assistance programs and employee discount programs. As an employee of IDALS you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes: + Low out of pocket, high quality family medical insurance as low as $205.00 per month, single as low as $61.00 per month + Dental insurance is free for single and $46.00 per month for family coverage + $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost, voluntary supplemental life for an additional cost, and long term disability insurance at no cost + Exceptional retirement package includes IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) which is a fixed income or defined benefit pension plan + In addition to IPERS a deferred compensation plan (similar to a 401K) with a state match of up to $75.00 per month + Paid leave includes – 9 holidays, sick, vacation, military leave, and jury duty leave To learn more about benefits available as a State of Iowa Employee click here (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) to visit the web page. Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree; OR A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience, where one year of full-time experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility) equals thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field. OR employees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work as a Planning Aide. For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ProgramPlanner1-04020.pdf) . Why Choose the State of Iowa? At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset – our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice. Our Robust Benefits Package Includes: Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise. Keep in mind, your wage is just one part of your total compensation. Unlock the complete value of your employment with the State of Iowa by using our user-friendlyTotal Compensation Calculator (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3773/download?inline) .Gain insights into your comprehensive annual compensation, including salary and State-provided benefits. Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost. Retirement Planning: We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) . Paid Time Off: Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters. Professional Development: Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program. Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation. Join Us - Elevate Your Career: Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa?Click here (https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits) to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority! 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa. + Yes - I understand and agree. + No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq? + No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq + Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq 03 Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree? + Yes + No 04 How many years do you have of combined post high school education AND/OR experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility)? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience. + I do not have any of the combined post high school education and/or experience + Less than two years of the combined post high school education and/or experience + Two years to less than four years of the combined post high school education and/or experience + Four years or more of the combined post high school education and/or experience 05 Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months do you have of full time work experience in the classification of Planning Aide? + I am not a current State of Iowa employee + Less than 18 months of full time work experience in the classification of Planning Aide + 18 months or more of full time work experience in the classification of Planning Aide Required Question Agency State of Iowa Agency 009 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Address Wallace State Office Building 502 E 9th St Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email