Education Program Coordinator, Agriculture Outreach - NM

New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Vehicle

Cell phone

Flexible schedule

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau is seeking a Program Coordinator to advance New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom initiatives. You will collaborate with teachers, volunteers, and agricultural communities to promote education and member growth.

Responsibilities include creating workshops, presentations, and newsletters, traveling statewide, and reporting to the Foundation Board. A BA/BS in education or agriculture with strong writing and public speaking is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in K-12 education or agriculture; classroom experience preferred.
• Experience designing and evaluating K-12 curriculum.
• Proficient with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; familiar with report design.
• Excellent decision-making, time management, and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication; self-starter with organizational skills.
• Willing to travel, including air travel and overnights.
• Budget management and event coordination experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NMAITC initiatives and resources with teachers, volunteers, the agricultural community, and NMF&LB members and staff.
• Understand and promote NMAITC and NMF&LB goals and objectives while providing support to help grow membership.
• Create and lead educational activities, workshops, and presentations for diverse audiences, including students, educators, volunteers, and NMF&LB members.
• Advocate for the NMAITC program and its goals by speaking in school settings and with various organizations.
• Assist in preparing newsletters and marketing materials that promote NMAITC, NMF&LB, and New Mexico agriculture to different audiences.
• Report biannually and as needed to the NMF&LB Foundation Board.
• Support the management and growth of the program’s social media initiatives, including updating the website.
• Communicate and cooperate with NMF&LB county leaders, members, staff, volunteers, teachers, students, and stakeholders.
• Be familiar with agriculture and comfortable with public speaking.
• Demonstrate good classroom management skills for students of all ages.
• Work independently and as part of a team; foster effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate time management by managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Use strong writing and editing skills to produce meaningful content with minimal supervision.
• Monitor and evaluate programs and ensure timely reporting.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the NMAITC Director or NMF&LB CEO.

Skills

Curriculum design

Public speaking

Time management

Event planning

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Report design

Job description

New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau is seeking a Program Coordinator to advance New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom initiatives. You will collaborate with teachers, volunteers, and agricultural communities to promote education and member growth.

Responsibilities include creating workshops, presentations, and newsletters, traveling statewide, and reporting to the Foundation Board. A BA/BS in education or agriculture with strong writing and public speaking is required.