Job Description:

Supervisor: Land Grant Director

Duties & Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and oversee:
Sustainable agriculture production in campus gardens and greenhouses.
Distribution of excess crops to local organizations and individuals in need.
Landscaping and maintenance of community gardens, nature trail, and crop field.
The hydroponic and seed starting greenhouses on campus.
The Extension Community Tilling Program.
The Extension Seeds and Seedling Program.
Youth gardening and agriculture projects.
An equipment list and maintenance schedule for department machinery.
Student employees, including the summer internship.
 
Work with the community:
To provide advice on a variety of agricultural and horticultural topics, or provide help finding information.
To host public education and extension opportunities through workshops, educational tours, and other forms of community engagement.
To collect feedback and tailor programming to the needs and wants of the community.
To establish and maintain networks with colleagues throughout the community and state.
 
Assist with:
Strategic planning and program management of Land Grant programs.
The completion of gardening and agriculture related grant objectives by collecting data, writing reports, tracking expenses, etc.
The Spirit Lake Mobile Farmers Market.
 
Additional duties:
Participate in various training and in-services offered for college faculty and staff.
Serve on appropriate internal or external committees or advisory boards.
Participate in increasing knowledge of Dakota culture and language.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Natural Resource Management or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle the physical demands of the job, including standing, bending, lifting, and pulling.
Knowledge of tractors, tillers, and other small farm equipment preferred.
Knowledge of social media and outreach activities preferred.

Salary: $21.00/Hour + DOQ