Job Title

Project Director, Small Farm Outreach

Essential Job Functions

Develops and implement outreach programs and educational resources for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veterans’ farmers and ranchers, women and youth in agriculture focusing on sustainable practices, market access, and resource management
Collaborates with local agricultural organizations, universities, and government agencies to enhance support for small farms
Conducts needs assessments to identify challenges faced by small farmers and tailor programs accordingly
Organize and facilitates workshops, training sessions, and field days to educate farmers on best practices and innovative techniques
Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, adjusting as necessary to meet the needs of the farming community
Develops and distributes informational materials, newsletters, and social media content to engage the farming community
Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers and program staff as needed.

Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Associate degree in business or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Three (3) years’ farm-related experience, education, and training; One (1) year of management experience; Three (3) years’ providing outreach education in rural communities

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of sustainable agriculture practices and principles
Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities facing small farmers and ranchers, women and youth in agriculture, including economic, environmental, and social factors
Knowledge of agricultural extension programing and community outreach methods.
Understanding of local, state, and federal agricultural policies and regulations.
Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency in using technology and social media for outreach and education purposes
Ability to analyze data and assess program effectiveness
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to build and maintain relationships with farmers, ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, women and youth in agriculture, community based organizations, and stakeholders
Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities within the agricultural community
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex issues.

Job Title

Project Director, Small Farm Outreach

Essential Job Functions

Develops and implement outreach programs and educational resources for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veterans’ farmers and ranchers, women and youth in agriculture focusing on sustainable practices, market access, and resource management
Collaborates with local agricultural organizations, universities, and government agencies to enhance support for small farms
Conducts needs assessments to identify challenges faced by small farmers and tailor programs accordingly
Organize and facilitates workshops, training sessions, and field days to educate farmers on best practices and innovative techniques
Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, adjusting as necessary to meet the needs of the farming community
Develops and distributes informational materials, newsletters, and social media content to engage the farming community
Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers and program staff as needed.

Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Associate degree in business or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Three (3) years’ farm-related experience, education, and training; One (1) year of management experience; Three (3) years’ providing outreach education in rural communities

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of sustainable agriculture practices and principles
Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities facing small farmers and ranchers, women and youth in agriculture, including economic, environmental, and social factors
Knowledge of agricultural extension programing and community outreach methods.
Understanding of local, state, and federal agricultural policies and regulations.
Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency in using technology and social media for outreach and education purposes
Ability to analyze data and assess program effectiveness
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to build and maintain relationships with farmers, ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, women and youth in agriculture, community based organizations, and stakeholders
Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities within the agricultural community
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex issues.

Job Title

Project Director, Small Farm Outreach

Essential Job Functions

Develops and implement outreach programs and educational resources for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veterans’ farmers and ranchers, women and youth in agriculture focusing on sustainable practices, market access, and resource management
Collaborates with local agricultural organizations, universities, and government agencies to enhance support for small farms
Conducts needs assessments to identify challenges faced by small farmers and tailor programs accordingly
Organize and facilitates workshops, training sessions, and field days to educate farmers on best practices and innovative techniques
Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, adjusting as necessary to meet the needs of the farming community
Develops and distributes informational materials, newsletters, and social media content to engage the farming community
Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers and program staff as needed.

Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Associate degree in business or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Three (3) years’ farm-related experience, education, and training; One (1) year of management experience; Three (3) years’ providing outreach education in rural communities

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of sustainable agriculture practices and principles
Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities facing small farmers and ranchers, women and youth in agriculture, including economic, environmental, and social factors
Knowledge of agricultural extension programing and community outreach methods.
Understanding of local, state, and federal agricultural policies and regulations.
Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency in using technology and social media for outreach and education purposes
Ability to analyze data and assess program effectiveness
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to build and maintain relationships with farmers, ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, women and youth in agriculture, community based organizations, and stakeholders
Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities within the agricultural community
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex issues.

Project Director, Small Farm Outreach

Alcorn State University

1000 Asu Dr, Lorman, MS 39096, USA