Indigenous Agriculture Outreach Educator (Grant-Funded)

Institute of American Indian Arts; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, NM, seeks an Extension Educator Outreach to develop and deliver educational agricultural outreach programs aligned with IAIA priorities. This grant-funded role supports curriculum development, land restoration projects, and community engagement with Indigenous communities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with tribal partners, grant writing and reporting, and supervision of student workers, with potential continuation dependent on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years in project management or coordination of sustainable agriculture projects.
• Experience working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native cultures.
• Experience coordinating extension services or tribal outreach.
• Experience with grant funding and reporting.
• Teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary levels is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver extension education programs rooted in IAIA priorities.
• Document Indigenous agricultural practices for IAIA web page.
• Coordinate land restoration projects and demonstration gardens on campus.
• Develop Continuing Education courses/workshops online and/or in person.
• Develop materials for the Land-Grant webpage.
• Seek and assist in writing grant proposals and manage awards.
• Work with Agriculture experts and USDA Extension Agents to develop and deliver new programs and curriculum.
• Hire and supervise IAIA student workers and interns under the program.
• Must have experience working with Tribal communities.
• Manage departmental and grant budgets.

Skills

Project management

Grant writing

Community outreach

Teaching

Budget management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, NM, seeks an Extension Educator Outreach to develop and deliver educational agricultural outreach programs aligned with IAIA priorities. This grant-funded role supports curriculum development, land restoration projects, and community engagement with Indigenous communities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with tribal partners, grant writing and reporting, and supervision of student workers, with potential continuation dependent on