Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with dairy producers, allied industry partners, agricultural organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary Dairy West contact for producers, providing information, resources, materials, and ongoing support.
• Regularly visit dairy farms to understand producer needs, share Dairy West initiatives, and identify opportunities for engagement.
• Clearly communicate the purpose, value, programs, and impact of dairy checkoff.
• Promote and support producer education, workforce development, leadership training, and on-farm employee training programs.
• Identify and share producer success stories related to animal care, sustainability, milk quality, innovation, and community involvement.
• Engage producers in media training, crisis communication, social media, speaking opportunities, and industry events.
• Represent Dairy West at relevant agricultural, promotional, and educational events.
• Collaborate with Dairy West teams and industry partners to advance programs that benefit dairy producers and strengthen consumer confidence in dairy.
• Maintain accurate producer and allied industry information in Salesforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with at least 10 years of relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience in agriculture, dairy, producer relations, account management, education, training, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building, listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort speaking with individuals and groups in farm, community, and industry settings.
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and maintain consistent follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and customer relationship management systems such as Salesforce.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under Dairy West’s automobile insurance requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout Idaho and occasionally out of state.
• Residence in, or willingness to relocate to, Idaho’s Magic Valley.

Preferred

• Spanish-language proficiency
• Experience working directly with dairy producers
• Knowledge of Idaho agriculture and the dairy industry
• Familiarity with local, regional, or national dairy checkoff organizations
• Experience supporting producer education, workforce training, milk quality, sustainability, or other on-farm initiatives

Benefits

• BENEFITS:THE ESSENTIALS
• Competitive salaries (regular market analysis)
• Premium-free (for employees) health insurance
• Dental coverage + vision benefits
• Free in-office dairy products + cool swag
• ADDED PEACE OF MIND
• 401k with up to 10% employer match
• Six weeks of paid parental and adoption leave
• Flexible spending or health savings accounts
• Life insurance