Corporate Governance Specialist

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services. Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers. Job Summary *Hybrid-Incumbent must work a percentage of time each week from the Omaha, NE office. We are seeking a Corporate Governance Specialist who will work with the Corporate Governance leader to develop, recommend and implement the corporate governance processes, practices and framework for three separate and independent Farm Credit Associations (AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit). Ensure the corporate governance processes, practices and framework are properly designed, implemented, and maintained for each of the three Associations. Board and Board Committee structure, process, composition, and alignment Nominating Committee structure, process and composition Elections for Directors and Nominating Committee members Director Appointments Coordinate processes and procedures related to maintenance of key corporate documents and agreements for each of the three Associations. Articles and Charters Bylaws Governance Guidelines Board Committee Charters Board Policies Minutes and Resolutions Stockholder Lists Corporate Registrations and Licensing Coordinate preparation of meeting agendas, minutes and resolutions, including required stockholder disclosures concerning the following for each of the three Associations. Annual or Special Stockholder meetings Nominating Committee meetings Board meetings Board Committee meetings Ensure that the Boards of Directors of all three Associations have the guidance, advice, and resources needed to fulfill the fiduciary duties to their respective Associations. Serve as a key consultant to the Nominating Committees and Boards of Directors of each Association as well as the joint Executive Leadership Team. Serve as a primary liaison with third parties, including the Farm Credit Administration with respect to corporate governance matters and compliance at each of the three Associations. Coordinate with the Human Capital and Organizational Enablement Teams to provide oversight for the annual Board Assessments, and Director onboarding and development for each Association. Travel Time Travel during the day and overnight - 10% Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Business Administration, Legal, Paralegal, Corporate Governance. Years of Experience 2+ years of experience in Legal, Corporate Governance or Stockholder Relations. Why Us: For qualifying positions, we provide a competitive benefits package designed to support health and well-being, financial security, and work-life balance: Retirement Plans : 401(k) Paid Time Off : Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave Additional Benefits : Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition assistance, and short-term incentive pay For a comprehensive overview of our total reward offerings, click here . About Us AgCountry has 43 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE and has 42 local offices serving rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education. AgCountry Farm Credit Services, ACA, Farm Credit Services of America, ACA, and Frontier Farm Credit, ACA are Equal Employment Opportunity employers, and they comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Frontier Farm Credit