Extension Assistant - Raising Nebraska (Grand Island, NE)

Grand Island, NE (Unknown)

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Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and manage engaging educational programs in food confidence and agricultural literacy, drive outreach and marketing for Raising Nebraska, and build community engagement across on-site and outreach learning experiences.

  • Lead instructional programs and youth/adult engagement strategies
  • Grow participation and awareness of Raising Nebraska and its outdoors programs

Job Description

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

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