Beginning Farmer Training Program Coordinator Five Points or Davis, CA, Job ID 86245

Develop and implement curriculum for beginning farmer training
program:

Coordinate outreach to farmworker
communities:

Coordinate setup and infrastructure at WSREC:

Conduct strategic planning for land access
and regional economic development:

Requirements:

• Master’s degree
  with coursework or experience relevant to agricultural production, food systems, policy, community development, agricultural business,
  agricultural economics, adult education, public health, or a related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Content expertise and
  demonstrated experience relevant to community and/or adult education programs, methods, and curriculum.
• Background and experience
  relevant to food systems, community development, marketing, agricultural business, or agricultural economics.
• Familiarity with
  agricultural production systems, or strong ability to acquire knowledge on a range of topics such as irrigation, nutrient management, pest
  management, harvesting, and storage.
• Evidence of ability to effectively manage projects, including strong time management and
  organizational skills to set goals and manage tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to listening to and prioritizing the educational needs
  of beginning farmer clientele.
• Strategic planning and visioning skills to determine effective directions for program activities,
  funding sources, and collaborations.
• Effective skills to conduct evaluations and needs assessments and develop new methods and
  materials to meet program needs.
• Leadership and/or administrative experience such as supervision, team management, or program
  coordination.
• Advanced knowledge of administrative and budgetary principles and practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills for
  networking and maintaining effective professional relationships with UC ANR collaborators and external program participants and
  partners.
• Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including public speaking and delivering instruction
  in-person.
• Familiarity with computer software including Microsoft Office and online applications to facilitate remote teamwork, and
  versatility with new technology.
• Proficient written and verbal bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

Preferred
Skills:

• Prior experience or engagement with developing curriculum for adult
  audiences.
• Familiarity with California agricultural and food systems.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures and
  regulations or similar institutional polices.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver’s License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means
  to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related
  travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon
  successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due
  to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context
  of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of
  smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• Policy on
  Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose
  additional requirements.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who
  accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions
  within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct
  with a previous employer.

1. “Misconduct” means any violation of the
   policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies
   prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference,
   below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and
  Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC
    Anti-Discrimination Policy
    • Abusive Conduct
      in the Workplace
    
    
  
  

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