Farm Education & Operations Coordinator

Berea-College

Berea (KY)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Work College Program mentoring

Job summary

Berea College in Berea, KY seeks an Agricultural Education & Operations Coordinator to connect the College Farm with academic programs, coordinates educational activities, and support operations, while pursuing the farm's financial goals. You will work with faculty, farm staff, and students to create hands-on learning opportunities using farm enterprises as living laboratories.

The role emphasizes supervision of Work College Program students, mentoring, and aligning learning with career

Qualifications

BS or BA in agriculture or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in agriculture, cooperative extension or related organizations.
Competent in MS Office suite, social media platforms and cloud-based enterprise systems.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of small farm economic challenges and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Academic and Educational Coordination: design and coordinate farm-based educational activities with academic programs.
Agricultural Operations Coordination: monitor farm enterprises and support operations on schedule.
Administrative and Financial Support: manage budgets and routine administrative functions.
Outreach, Communications, and Public Engagement: represent the College Farm and ANR in communications and events.
Student Workforce Development: recruit, train, and mentor student workers; coordinate Work College contracts and timesheets.