Veteran Apprenticeship & Education Support Specialist

North Carolina State University; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Employees

LEAD courses for career enhancement

Free attendance to non-revenue sporting events

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Maryland is seeking a Temporary Veteran Agricultural Services Support Specialist to assist military veterans in educational and apprenticeship opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Responsibilities include providing support to enrolled veterans, managing compliance with GI Bill requirements, and maintaining records for apprenticeship programs. The ideal candidate will have a MS degree in agriculture and substantial experience working with veterans, alongside strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working with veterans.
• 5+ years of agricultural education experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for veterans in apprenticeship programs.
• Conduct regular check-ins to support veteran participants.
• Assist veterans with navigating GI Bill benefits and other resources.

Skills

Experience working with veterans

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

MS degree in agriculture or agriculture education

Job description

A leading educational institution in Maryland is seeking a Temporary Veteran Agricultural Services Support Specialist to assist military veterans in educational and apprenticeship opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Responsibilities include providing support to enrolled veterans, managing compliance with GI Bill requirements, and maintaining records for apprenticeship programs. The ideal candidate will have a MS degree in agriculture and substantial experience working with veterans, alongside strong organizational and communication skills.