Job Number:
HC-05207
Date Posted:
April 17, 2026
Position Title:
Vice President, Rural & Agricultural Policy
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
The Independent Community Bankers of America
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$120,000 to $180,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Vice President, Rural & Agricultural Policy, is a member of the ICBA Congressional Relations department with specific responsibility for legislative efforts related to rural and agriculture policy initiatives.Play a key role in ICBA lobbying efforts to congressional agriculture committees, maintaining ongoing contact with members of Congress and their staffs regarding issues impacting rural America and agriculture that impact community banks.Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, or other related field required. Minimum 3 years of Capitol Hill experience required, with experience in the agricultural policy arena preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Play a key role in ICBA lobbying efforts to congressional agriculture committees, maintaining ongoing contact with members of Congress and their staffs regarding issues impacting rural America and agriculture that impact community banks.
• Attend PAC events for members of Congress both in-town and occasionally out-of-town.
• Participate in outreach to federal agencies including the USDA, Farm Credit Administration, CFTC, and other agencies as needed.
• Interact with farm and rural organizations to strengthen ties with other agricultural industry representatives and develop awareness of community bank interests.
• Occasionally speak to ag banker conferences of state associations.
• Contribute brief summaries of policy developments for ICBA’s NewsWatchToday newsletter.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, or other related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of Capitol Hill experience required, with experience in the agricultural policy arena preferred.
• Strong communications and relationship-building skills with the ability to think proactively to cultivate relationships with members of Congress and their congressional staff.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other lobbyists, trade associations, and coalitions.
• Work with association members for lobbying and informational purposes.
• Excellent policy analysis and advocacy skills.
Instructions:
Apply here
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
