Job Title

Program Coordinator I P9

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Agricultural Economics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description

The Program Coordinator I, under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of the Texas Transition to Organic Partnership Program (Texas TOPP). This position will report directly to the Extension Organic Program Specialist / PI for Texas TOPP. This position is funded by a USDA grant via California Certified Organic Farmers.

Responsibilities:

• The program coordinator will collaborate with a multi-state team, design and run a farmer-to-farmer mentorship program, assist farmers with organic technical assistance, deliver extension programming to growers, and organize organic educational events, and provide support for grant administration and reporting

• Develop and maintain farmer-to-farmer mentorship relationships focused on organic transition, including mentor and mentee outreach and recruitment, onboarding and training, mentor compensation, and mentor coaching and monitoring. Work, when necessary to implement multi-state mentorship programs.

  -Organic agriculture community building in Texas, which will include both face-to-face networking opportunities and online networking and resource hubs, where farmers can connect with and contact each other online, and locate resources such as trainings, templates for organic system plans, organic regulations, and tips for organic farming.

  -Provide on-the-ground, local technical assistance to train mentees and prospective organic farmers through on-farm field days and workshops. These sessions will provide content and engagement including education and technical assistance on agronomy, organic certification, conservation planning, business development (including navigating the supply chain), regulations, and marketing.

• Implement programs and assist in their evaluation. Participate in data collection and reporting through templates created by Texas TOPP. Preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events.

  -Build organic focused workforce training and education and participate in future human capital planning for the organic sector.

  -Participate in professional development training as offered.

  -Develop and maintain website materials, host regular podcast sessions that feature organic growers, and manage social media related to Texas TOPP.

  Required Education and Experience:

  -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.-Two years of related experience.

  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  -Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

  -Good Verbal and written communication skills.-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  -Ability to develop and deliver programming to clientele.

  -Ability to conduct monitoring and evaluation of educational programs.

  This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan