Director of State Policy

Director of State Policy
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Location: State Office / Work from Home — Hybrid
Department: Public Policy
Reports to: Senior Director of State and National Policy
Compensation: Salaried

Deadline to Apply: November 25, 2026

Help shape the policies that affect Ohio agriculture and rural communities. Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is seeking a Director of State Policy to represent the organization before the Ohio General Assembly and state government agencies. This position combines legislative advocacy, policy analysis, and political action committee coordination to advance Farm Bureau’s policy priorities.

As a member of the Public Policy team, you will translate legislative and regulatory developments into clear recommendations, build relationships with government and industry stakeholders, and support opportunities for agriculture to engage with policymakers.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Ohio Farm Bureau before the Ohio General Assembly, state agencies and departments, and at political functions.
• Analyze proposed legislation and regulations for their potential impact on agriculture, rural communities and Farm Bureau policy positions.
• Monitor emerging issues, prepare reports and recommend approaches that support the organization’s policy objectives.
• Develop legislative testimony, regulatory comments and public policy communications. Provide regular updates to the Policy Outreach team, prepare materials for publications and field staff, and respond to assigned media inquiries.
• Serve as the organization’s contact for assigned policy issues and build coalitions with business and other organizations, including efforts related to statewide ballot initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics for Ag Day at the Capitol and other agricultural industry events involving government stakeholders.
• Work with Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee (AGGPAC) contractors and accounting staff to coordinate receipts and disbursements, prepare management reports, and develop and monitor the PAC budget.
• Coordinate with AGGPAC contractors to prepare and file compliance reports with the Federal Election Commission and the Ohio Secretary of State.
• Support state and federal candidate evaluation activities, including incumbent reviews, candidate questionnaires and open-seat screenings, and coordinate development of the AGGPAC Election Guide.
• Assist with additional Public Policy Department projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, agriculture or government relations.
• Law degree or master’s degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.