Chief Executive Officer

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau (NMF&LB)

NMF&LB Mission

To represent and advocate for the interests of farm and ranch families in New Mexico, ensuring a successful and sustainable future for agriculture in our state.

Purpose of Position:

To provide executive leadership and direction for NMF&LB, ensuring the organization's mission, vision, and Board-approved priorities are carried out. The CEO is responsible for overseeing daily operations, staff, finances, programs, and organizational growth while representing and advocating for New Mexico agriculture. This position works closely with the Board of Directors, county Farm Bureaus, members, and agricultural partners to strengthen the organization and advance the interests of farm and ranch families.

Position Location: Las Cruces, NM

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of NMF&LB, overseeing daily operations, staff, programs, and organizational initiatives.
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff while promoting teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Work with the Board of Directors and Board President to establish organizational direction, carry out Board decisions, and implement strategic goals and priorities.
• Maintain regular communication with the Board, providing updates on organizational activities, financial performance, challenges, and opportunities.
• Develop and oversee the annual budget, monitor financial performance and expenditures, and ensure responsible management of organizational funds, investments, and assets.
• Ensure NMF&LB is effectively represented at meetings, conferences, public events, and other opportunities to promote the organization and its members.
• Direct and support staff efforts to grow membership, strengthen member engagement, and advance leadership development and grassroots involvement throughout the state.
• Provide support to staff coordination and implementation of NMF&LB programs, including agricultural education, Young Farmers & Ranchers, Women's Leadership, Collegiate Farm Bureau and other member services and initiatives, ensuring programs align with organizational goals and priorities.
• Lead NMF&LB’s efforts to represent and advocate for New Mexico agriculture with state and federal elected officials, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Maintain an understanding of legislative, regulatory, and agricultural issues affecting farm and ranch families, and work with staff in developing and implementing strategies to advance NMF&LB policy priorities.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with the American Farm Bureau Federation, county Farm Bureaus, commodity groups, agricultural organizations, and other industry partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 10 or more years of relevant professional experience, including business or organizational management.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational management experience.
• Experience managing staff, budgets, and organizational operations.
• Strong financial management skills, including financial oversight, investments, or money management.
• Experience working with a board of directors or other governing body.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and organizational priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of agriculture, agricultural policy, and rural community issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture and agricultural advocacy.
• Experience leading a membership-based organization, nonprofit, trade association, or similar organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislative processes and government relations.
• Experience in fundraising, sponsorships, membership development, or revenue diversification.
• Experience working with county-level organizations, grassroots leadership, or volunteer committees.
• Familiarity with agricultural education and industry outreach.

Benefits Include:

401K, medical insurance including vision and dental, company vehicle, company credit card, cell phone, & vacation/sick leave

For additional information regarding the position or application process, contact Cheryl Butterfield, cherylb@nmflb.org

New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau is looking for a leader who will strengthen the organization, champion its members, and help secure a successful and sustainable future for New Mexico agriculture.