Veteran Agricultural Apprenticeship Support - Temp

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 99,187,200 - 112,963,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

LEAD courses

Attend sporting events for free

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation membership

Wellness programs

Job summary

NC State University in Beltsville, MD seeks a Temporary Veteran Agricultural Services Support Specialist to advance apprenticeship opportunities for military veterans, manage program compliance, and coordinate services among veterans, farmers, and CEFS staff.

The role includes developing pre-apprenticeship options, evaluating GI Bill and DoD SkillBridge requirements, and serving as a steady point of contact for veterans pursuing education in sustainable agriculture and food systems.

Qualifications

• MS degree in agriculture or agriculture education.
• At least 10 years with veterans and 5 years in agricultural education.
• Strong project coordination and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for CEFS veterans in apprenticeship programs.
• Monitor progress and troubleshoot for veteran participants.
• Assist with GI Bill, VA benefits, and paperwork.
• Coordinate with farmer mentors and ensure site compliance.
• Support program administration, grants, and reporting.

Skills

Veterans programs

Organization

Communication

GI Bill familiarity

Stakeholder coordination

Education

MS degree in agriculture or agriculture education

Job description

NC State University in Beltsville, MD seeks a Temporary Veteran Agricultural Services Support Specialist to advance apprenticeship opportunities for military veterans, manage program compliance, and coordinate services among veterans, farmers, and CEFS staff.

The role includes developing pre-apprenticeship options, evaluating GI Bill and DoD SkillBridge requirements, and serving as a steady point of contact for veterans pursuing education in sustainable agriculture and food systems.