OPEN Call FOR ifama YOUNG Board MEMBERS

The IFAMA Young Board is looking for three new members to join our global team of young agri-food professionals. If you want to help shape IFAMA's future, build your leadership skills, and connect with peers around the world, we want to hear from you. 

2 seats — Young Board Members (open to any eligible candidate)
1 Seat — Treasurer (a Young Board member role with added responsibility for the group's finances)

What Every Board Member Does 

• Attend and take part in monthly Young Board meetings. 
• Serve on at least one project committee and help coordinate regional involvement as needed. 
• Help recruit and engage young agri-food professionals into IFAMA membership. 
• Represent IFAMA and the Young Board at conferences and events. 
• Complete a performance review and an Affirmation of Commitment twice a year (May and November review periods; commitment due 31 January and 31 July). 

What the Treasurer Also Does 

• Track and report the Young Board's finances. 
• Support fundraising efforts alongside the Co-Chairs. 
• Present a financial update to the Young Board each year. 
• Serve as a two-year officer term within the three-year Board membership. 

The Commitment 

• Term: 3 years, structured as three one-year commitment periods, dependent on their performance review at the end of each semester. 
• Time: monthly meetings, plus regular work on your project committee. 
• A 6-month probationary period applies at the start of your term. 

Who Can Apply 

• Aged 21–36 at the time of onboarding. 
• A registered IFAMA member, or willing to become one before joining. 
• At least 3 years of experience in the agri-food sector. 
• Comfortable working with the board in English. 
• Having previously participated in an IFAMA Conference 
• For the Treasurer seat: some background in finance, budgeting, or fundraising is a plus, but not required. 

How to Apply 

Please share a recent CV or resume, as well as a cover letter motivating your application. Please make sure to include previous IFAMA events and conferences you have attended, as well as any references from a current IFAMA member – if you have any. 

Where to email your application: iyb@fama.org 
Deadline: 28 August 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an IFAMA Young Board meeting on 16 September 2026. 

Questions?

Reach out anytime — we're happy to talk through the role before you apply. Message Michelle +27 76 534 2796 or Jessica +1 (613) 315-8746