Agricultural Crops, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Community Programs, Data Collection, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Expense Reports, Expense Tracking, Gardening, Grant Administration/Management, Horticulture, Landscaping, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Natural Resources, Network Administration/Management, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Project/Program Management, Resource Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning
Land Grant Community Agriculture Coordinator
- Supervisor: Land Grant Director
- Opening Date: July 7th, 2026
- Closing Date: Until Filled
- Salary: $21.00/Hour + DOQ
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and oversee:
- Sustainable agriculture production in campus gardens and greenhouses.
- Distribution of excess crops to local organizations and individuals in need.
- Landscaping and maintenance of community gardens, nature trail, and crop field.
- The hydroponic and seed starting greenhouses on campus.
- The Extension Community Tilling Program.
- The Extension Seeds and Seedling Program.
- Youth gardening and agriculture projects.
- An equipment list and maintenance schedule for department machinery.
- Student employees, including the summer internship.
Work with the community:
- To provide advice on a variety of agricultural and horticultural topics, or provide help finding information.
- To host public education and extension opportunities through workshops, educational tours, and other forms of community engagement.
- To collect feedback and tailor programming to the needs and wants of the community.
- To establish and maintain networks with colleagues throughout the community and state.
Assist with:
- Strategic planning and program management of Land Grant programs.
- The completion of gardening and agriculture related grant objectives by collecting data, writing reports, tracking expenses, etc.
- The Spirit Lake Mobile Farmers Market.
Additional duties:
- Participate in various training and in-services offered for college faculty and staff.
- Serve on appropriate internal or external committees or advisory boards.
- Participate in increasing knowledge of Dakota culture and language.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Natural Resource Management or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle the physical demands of the job, including standing, bending, lifting, and pulling.
- Knowledge of tractors, tillers, and other small farm equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of social media and outreach activities preferred.
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