Extension Assistant - Raising Nebraska (Grand Island, NE)

Responsibilities

• Transform lives by delivering, teaching and managing effective educational programming in Food Confidence and Ag Literacy at the Raising Nebraska facility in Grand Island, NE.
• Engage youth and adults through diverse learning strategies.
• Market the Raising Nebraska facility, including Raising Nebraska Outdoors, and its programs.
• Build support and engagement and create programming/learning experiences both inside and beyond the Raising Nebraska facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, degree must be completed by start date.
• Demonstrated ability to teach.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education or closely related field.
• Experience with youth work through other organizations as an employee or volunteer.
• Previous 4-H or teaching experience. Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and data management software preferred.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
• Social media skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match