Job Title
Urban Agriculture Educator - C
Pay Rate Min to Mid Range
$40,872.00 - $49,050.00
Time Type
Full time
Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for providing program support related to urban agriculture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identifies, recruits, schedules, and educates youth and adults about urban agriculture and food and fiber systems
Uses approved curricula and identifies teaching strategies that promote urban agriculture and innovative food and fiber production awareness among program participants
Facilitates and collects pre- and post- program surveys to evaluate and interpret program efficacy
Organizes community events that promote urban agriculture
Recruits and engages volunteers to strengthen programming efforts
Coordinates with local youth agencies/organizations and local schools to coordinate services to enhance program delivery
Coordinates programming with County Extension Agents to develop a comprehensive approach to urban agriculture education
Follows detailed, annual program plans
Completes required weekly, monthly, and annual program reports
Participates in professional development training activities
Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate supplemented by college coursework in Agricultural or Food Science/Production or related concentration and two (2) years working with youth/adult-related programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of basic agricultural, food and fiber production, and youth development principles
Strong skill in communicating effectively with all audiences in assigned county, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex religion, disability, or national origin; skill in organizing, compiling and recording information accurately; skill in utilizing computers/internet-based programs
Ability to teach youth and adults, and manage volunteers; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and outside agencies/organizations
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation
Must have a valid driver's license and motor vehicle liability insurance; personal injury protection insurance and a personal vehicle
Working With Bexar County
Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.