Agroecology Lab Coordinator & Outreach Specialist

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Em ploy

LEAD courses

Attend non-revenue generating sporting

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University Crop and Soil Sciences seeks a Temporary Agroecology Lab Coordinator to support the Agroecology Lab, the undergraduate Agroecology Major, and the Agroecology Education Farm. You will help grow programs and assist in outreach and field projects at Lake Wheeler.

A strong communicator with solid computer and organizational skills will excel here. You will draft reports and materials, help set up data collection systems, support grant-writing, and maintain websites while

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Offie Suite (Excel, Work, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting and communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Network with organizations in the public sector (e.g., non-profits, community-based entities) striving to improve access to food and education.
• Create outreach and education materials, such as videos, social media posts, brochures for the Agroecology Major, the Agroecology Education Farm, and the Sustainable Agriculture Systems Unit at the Lake Wheeler Field Lab
• Assist with the implementation of long-term demonstration cropping systems at the Sustainable Agriculture Systems Unit
• Assist with grant‑writing
• Set up long‑term data collection and automation at the Sustainable Agriculture Systems Unit, such as an on‑site weather station, soil moisture probes, harvest record‑keeping, irrigation systems.
• Maintain Agroecology Lab and Agroecology Education Farm websites
• Lead administrative tasks for Agroecology Education Farm tours

Skills

Microsoft Offie Suite

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Education

BS in agroecology / agriculture / environmental science / ecology

Job description

NC State University Crop and Soil Sciences seeks a Temporary Agroecology Lab Coordinator to support the Agroecology Lab, the undergraduate Agroecology Major, and the Agroecology Education Farm. You will help grow programs and assist in outreach and field projects at Lake Wheeler.

A strong communicator with solid computer and organizational skills will excel here. You will draft reports and materials, help set up data collection systems, support grant-writing, and maintain websites while