Program Educator Assistant II - Agribusiness

Position Summary

The Program Educator Assistant II will assist in fund generation, program implementation, supervision, and development in agriculture economics and marketing programs.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervisors to assist with program implementation, including teaching, planning, designing, and evaluating.
• Develop and compile reports, maintain and submit reports on teaching activities and constituent goal attainment.
• Help identify, solicit, and secure extramural funding through grants, and private and public donations.
• Assist in developing teaching materials.
• Assist in coordinating project teams and organizing project teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual communications - read, write, and speak Spanish.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver's license, and access to a motor vehicle in working condition.
• Ability to work independently and function as part of a larger team.
• Ability to secure extramural funding.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a major subject related to Agricultural Economics and Marketing is required.
• Experience working with families, farmers, ranchers, and producers from marginalized communities, as well as low-income, ethnically diverse individuals is required.
• Experience working with USDA Cooperative Extension programs is required.
• Experience conducting educational sessions via virtual technologies and experience teaching and developing audience contacts through use of social media is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods of time.
• Occasional ability to lift, care, and put away parcels.
• Normal physical mobility, agility, strength, and endurance.

Current Openings for Program Educator Assistant II Agribusiness Jobs at Lincoln University of Missouri