Illinois Farm Business Farm Management offers opportunities to work with commercial farmers in financial management, business organization, accounting and tax in our FBFM Field Staff position. An average of about two or three new staff will be employed per year for replacements and growth of the program. Field Staff are employed by local FBFM Associations cooperating with the University of Illinois, Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics, and Illinois Extension Service in offering this farm business analysis program.
- Current Positions Open
Northern Illinois . . . . .Carroll County area, Blackhawk Association
- Date Open
September 1, 2009 or until filled
- Qualifications
M.S. Degree in Agricultural Economics or equivalent of 2-5 years of experience in field of agriculture after receiving B.S. Degree in agriculture, business or accounting . A 2.8 or better grade point average in the last 60 hours of academic work ( A=4; B=3; C=2, etc.). Must have desire to serve and work with farm operators in business management and accounting.
- Salary
Commensurate with training and professional experience
- Other Benefits
Retirement, disability, accidental death, life and health plans.
- Job Responsibilities
Involves farm records supervision and summarization for about 100 farmers with on farm consultation in financial management, business analysis, accounting and tax.
- Background Information & Applications
Please Contact: Dwight Raab, State Coordinator
Illinois FBFM Association
450 Mumford Hall
1301 W. Gregory Drive
Urbana, Illinois 61801Phone: 217-333-5511
Fax: 217-244-1873
e-mail: dwight.raab@fbfm.org