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Agriculture Education Coordinator
Job Description
Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA)
Title: Agriculture Education Program Coordinator
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly
Salary range: $22-27/hr
Reports to: Program Director
Schedule: Hours to be coordinated and authorized by supervisor. Will include Saturdays and some evenings. Must be able to work onsite on our beautiful farm.
Do you have a passion for sustainable agriculture and a just food system? Do you want to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of farm ownership? If so, ALBA is the place for you! ALBA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and farm training center located in the heart of the Salinas Valley. ALBA creates opportunities for low-income field laborers through land-based training in organic farm management, helping them advance their careers or pursue the dream of farm ownership.
Responsibilities:
? Assist with fulfilling the objectives of ALBA’s Education Program: o Coordinate, provide, and help develop curriculum for workshops, field days, as well as other trainings and initiatives; o Track program participants’ attendance, grades, graduation requirements and perform other data management, as needed; o Assist with recordkeeping and food safety compliance paperwork for demonstration field; o Provide one-on-one and small group technical assistance/coaching for participants; o Assist with the management of ALBA’s demonstration field;
Includes: crop planning; production activities, such as irrigation, fertilization, weeding, harvest; coordination of marketing; recordkeeping and compliance. o Lead experiential learning opportunities, as well as field trips and tours, for other audiences that includes youth, college students, and the public; o Perform outreach and recruitment; o Assist with reporting and evaluation; o Apply knowledge and skill to increase the likelihood of success for ALBA’s farmer participants. o Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
? Bachelor of Science or Science degree in an agriculture-related discipline;
? Hands-on experience in organic vegetable production;
? Knowledge of commercial-scale vegetable production in the Salinas Valley;
? Ability to carry out projects independently;
? Proficiency in both written and oral English and Spanish;
? Strong sense of initiative, versatility, teamwork and passion for helping others to succeed;
? Ability to maintain positive working relationships with diverse constituencies, including youth, farmworkers, vendors, staff, partner organizations and members of the public;
? Proficiency in the use of computers and software, and the ability to adapt to new platforms;
? Ability to maintain client confidentiality;
? Hold a California Driver’s License.
Working Conditions: Work will be both indoors and outdoors; must be comfortable working in agricultural fields and variable climatic conditions. May be required to lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to patricia@albafarmers.org
Revised Jan 2023
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- organic vegetable production: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
- Health insurance
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