PT - Farm Technician

PT - Farm Technician

Salary: $15.15

Summary of Function:

Grant-funded position. The Technician will provide critical assistance in the farm and greenhouse lab and outreach support to the Director of Agriculture for the success of the grants, Growing Opportunities for Agricultural Learning in the Southwest (GOALS). Provide career development, education, and advisement services to program participants, ensuring vocational training, educational opportunities, career development, and access to resources necessary to transition program participants into long-term career success.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. Facilitates the development of the GOALs grant project in coordination with the Project Director.
• Conduct outreach activities with high school, college, university, and industry stakeholders to meet the objectives of the grant project.
• Schedule and promote the offering of industry CEU and AG courses in coordination with the PI and Ag Director.
• Provide project administrative work.
• Coordinate and oversee the Program Ambassadors.
• Assist the Project Director and Co-Director with grant project reporting.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in a related field with a minimum of two years of clerical and computer experience OR
• High School Diploma with a minimum of four years of clerical and computer experience
• Grant experience (preferred)
• Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position