Catamount Educational Farm Production Coordinator

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Catamount Educational Farm Production Coordinator at the University of Vermont oversees vegetable production and helps develop an overall farm plan to support CALS undergraduate programs, CSA, farm stand, and institutional produce sales. The role also supports ALE courses and on-site programs, and assists researchers with plot prep and experiments.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in plant science with 3+ years in vegetable farm management, strong analytical/teaching skills, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in plant science or related field and 3+ years of vegetable farm management experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational and teaching skills.
• Valid driver's license; ability to operate farm equipment safely.
• Vermont Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain before first growing season.
• Working knowledge of food safety and farm safety regulations.

Responsabilités

• Manage vegetable production and create/implement a farm plan supporting CALS undergraduate programs.
• Support CSA, farm stand, and institutional produce sales.
• Assist on-farm researchers with plot preparation and experiment implementation.
• Provide classroom and field instruction support for ALE and related courses on site.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Farm equipment operation

Food safety knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in plant science or related field

Description du poste

Catamount Educational Farm Production Coordinator

The Catamount Educational Farm Production Coordinator will provide management of vegetable production in support of on-farm educational programming. Develop and implement an overall farm plan in support of College of Agriculture and Life Science (CALS) undergraduate programs; Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farm stand, and institutional produce sales. Support faculty with classroom and field instruction for Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment (ALE) and related courses, as well as other programs held on site. Assist on-farm researchers with plot preparation and experiment implementation.

Posting Summary

The Catamount Educational Farm Production Coordinator will provide management of vegetable production in support of on-farm educational programming. Develop and implement an overall farm plan in support of College of Agriculture and Life Science (CALS) undergraduate programs; Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farm stand, and institutional produce sales. Support faculty with classroom and field instruction for Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment (ALE) and related courses, as well as other programs held on site. Assist on-farm researchers with plot preparation and experiment implementation.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor's Degree in plant science or related field and minimum three years of experience in vegetable farm management and education. Thorough understanding of diversified agriculture systems used in Vermont and the surrounding region. Effective analytical, communication, organizational and teaching skills. Working knowledge of applicable food safety, farm safety, and regulatory programs that apply to agricultural systems. Valid driver's license required to operate farm vehicles. Ability and experience to safely and efficiently operate farm equipment. Vermont Pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain prior to the first growing season required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's Degree in plant science or related field.
• Experience teaching in a hands-on environment, and or, college teaching experience.
• Experience in curriculum development for undergraduate and / or adult learners.
• Knowledge of operational budgets for farm systems.

Anticipated Pay Range

$42,400 - 48,800 (0.8FTE)

Other Information

This position is being hired at a .80 FTE, but could increase to 1.0 FTE, based on the incumbent's experience and ability to help grow the farm operations. At a .80 FTE, there may also be potential for qualified individuals to teach up to one three-credit course per semester as a part-time lecturer, in accordance with the UVM Staff Teaching Policy. Position located in the Horticulture Research and Education Center in South Burlington, VT.

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Department

Plant & Animal Biology Fclty/51060

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12