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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Associate II - Essex County
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	4-H Youth Development
Overview	The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Associate II – Essex County for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Reporting to the Essex County 4-H County Agent, the Program Associate II of Essex County will lead a 5-year grant funded program, Farmpreneurs. The candidate will be responsible for overall project management, recruitment, training and nurturing of high school students and AmeriCorps service members, coordinating with partners for elementary ‘school-to-farm’ field trips, overseeing project goals and targets. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Ccoordinates monthly coalition meetings to ensure the project team is meeting the said outcomes and goals of this project. Supports aspects of our Changemakers program, offering curriculum and evaluation services as our urban agriculture consultant for the program. Supports volunteers and assist program staff in the delivery of educational outreach, growth and development of community garden projects and maintaining partnerships with organizations in the community. The successful candidate must maintain a professional demeanor.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	48372.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	60147.000
Annual Maximum Salary	71921.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelors or equivalent level of experience related to youth development, community-based garden education or other community development work.
Certifications/Licenses	Valid NJ driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Self-starter. Excellent time management skills. Strong organizational skills. Competent computer, oral and written communication skills. A team player with a demonstrated ability to respectfully interact with colleagues and supervisors from diverse and varied backgrounds. Willingness to accept direction and perform duties within programmatic constraints. Willingness to improve educational level. Expressed willingness to work with people (ie. youth, adult volunteer management, agency personnel, teachers) as noted in job description). Willingness to learn and to work under and accept direction. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, limited-resource audience. Ability to carry demonstration supplies, presentation equipment, and class materials. Subject to a successful background check.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in community gardens, youth development, education, or volunteer management.
Equipment Utilized	Computer Literacy.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to carry demonstration supplies, presentation equipment, and class materials. Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Special Conditions	Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to travel to a variety of job locations (ie office, schools, community agencies). Willingness to use personal vehicle to travel to various worksites throughout the county.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2784
Posting Open Date	10/23/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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