Armed to Farm Agriculture Educator Job

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Energy Corps member opportunity – Sustainable Agriculture Educator – Armed to Farm – 2018-19

AmeriCorps/Energy Corps/NCAT is recruiting for an Energy Corps member serving as a Sustainable Agriculture Educator for the Armed to Farm project.

Armed to Farm Sustainable Agriculture Educator Position Description:

NCAT’s mission is to champion small-scale, local and sustainable solutions that reduce poverty, promote healthy communities, and protect natural resources. One of NCAT’s projects through the Appropriate Technology Transfer to Rural Areas (ATTRA) program is Armed to Farm (ATF), which provides sustainable agriculture training for military veterans. Armed to Farm has had over 300 participants in recent years and the purpose of this Energy Corps position will be to evaluate the results of previous ATF trainings, as well as identify opportunities for new curriculum development and training needs.

The Energy Corps members will be responsible for contacting Armed to Farm participants and will help determine sustainable agriculture training, technical assistance, and resource needs for veterans operating sustainable farms.

Specific Armed to Farm Sustainable Agriculture Educator Position Responsibilities:

• Follow-up with past Armed to Farm participants to see where they are/what they are doing, determine technical assistance and other resource needs
• Review past ATF and follow-up evaluations to find common areas of need
• Work with NCAT staff to determine webinar topics
• Facilitate planning of webinars
• Potentially host webinars with technical staff
• Enter data/compile results of Veteran Needs Surveys
• Assist with assembling binders for Armed to Farm trainings
• Enter Armed to Farm evaluation data
• Tag Armed to Farm images in Image Gallery with descriptive key words
• Help populate Veterans listserve with new ATTRA resources and announcements
• Research/find farmer veteran organizations and programs
• Review Veteran Database entries, contact organizations to update and add listings
• Possibly assist with up to three Armed to Farm week long trainings

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a background in communications, environmental sciences, agriculture and/or working with veterans.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Must be over 18 with a high school diploma or GED; some college or work experience preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
• Good organization and communication skills, presents self in a professional manner, and is outgoing and personable
• Experienced public speaker and excellent writing skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Background and/or interest in energy, agriculture and community development issues
• Member will not have reoccurring access to vulnerable populations

Benefits: This Energy Corps position will receive the following benefits:

• Opportunity to make a difference in a community
• Green job training and professional development
• Living allowance of $13,732 over term of service
• An AmeriCorps Education Award $5,920 upon successful completion of service
• Health benefits and child care assistance if qualified

ARMED TO FARM SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE EDUCATOR APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted through September 14, 2018 or until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received.  All persons interested in being considered for the position must create an AmeriCorps account and apply. You can create an account and explore AmeriCorps opportunities at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do

 

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