Cooperative Extension/SARE Program Assistant

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

The Cooperative Extension/SARE Program Assistant will assist the Project Investigator (SARE)/Program Leader in planning, organizing, and delivering educational programs through the Cooperative Extension System. In addition to helping prepare training materials, presentations, and handouts, the candidate will assist with coordinating workshops, meetings, Field Days and other community events.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Schedule meetings and maintain records
• Manage program supplies and materials
• Event planning and workshop coordination
• Assist with reporting on project activities (virtual and face-to-face)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work will take place in an office location - frequently
• Workdays will take place on weekdays & occasional weekend (conferences and meetings)
• Working outdoors in various climates, hot and cold- occasionally

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The candidate will frequently be required to work in an office setting. On occasion, the candidate will be required to work outdoors in agricultural environments in the state of Georgia with temperatures ranging from 40-90°F. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The candidate must have the ability to stand or walk for extended periods during events, workshops, or community outreach activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills
• Experience with workshops, training sessions, or outreach programs
• Knowledge of the following topics in Sustainable Agriculture:
• Crop production systems
• Soil health and conservation
• Forestry/Ecology management
• Agricultural Technology
• Pest management strategies
• Renewable Energy
• Basic research and data collection skills
• Ability to assist with field trails or demonstration plots

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Office or similar software skills
• Public Speaking and Teaching Support
• Knowledge of grant-funded projects