Company Information and Introduction:
Job title: Regional Executive
Job type: Permanent / Full time
Counties Covered: Tipperary and Waterford
Reports to: Director of Organisation / Senior Regional Executive
Job Purpose: To support elected IFA Officers and members in the Tipperary and Waterford and to manage the day-to-day activities of the IFA in these Counties of responsibility. To ensure that the full-service provisions are delivered including member support and guidance, lobbying, partner services etc and that members are communicated with effectively. To coordinate and ensure membership and other income plans are adhered to.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Ensure that elected officers of the Association are supported with relevant information and properly briefed and advised before meetings/events.
To provide guidance and support to County Chairmen and Officers on commodity/ sectoral issues and matters of local/regional importance.
To keep members informed of organisational policy / sectoral and local issues through the County Executive structure and organisational network.
To attend and provide support at IFA meetings, protests, lobbying, AGMs, delegations to government bodies, agribusinesses, etc., and ensure all are coordinated professionally.
To develop and maintain relations with local media, promote the association's activity through various communication mediums (E-mail, WhatsApp, Texts), and ensure maximum media coverage.
Coordinate the day-to-day organisational affairs of the Association within counties of responsibility, including meetings, lobbying and information provision and act as a professional point of contact for outside bodies.
To manage and grow income streams within the assigned counties by promoting membership development, supporting member recruitment, and engaging voluntary officers in these efforts. Additionally, to maintain strong relationships with Agribusinesses, ensure the timely collection of the IFA levy, and drive sales growth for Munster IFA/Bord Gáis Energy Rooftop Solar.
Key Skills and Competencies:
3rd level qualification or equivalent Experience
Knowledge of the farming and agriculture sector
Experience in relationship, event management and member/customer engagement
A self-starter with excellent planning and interpersonal skills
Proven track record in meeting and exceeding goals
Proficient with Microsoft Office
