Job Description:

Supervisor: Land Grant Director

Duties & Responsibilities
• Public education and extension opportunities.
• Food preservation microcredential courses.
• Community Workshops.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data for each program.
• The Spirit Lake Mobile Farmers Market.
• Maintain the Land Grant Extension Teaching Kitchen and equipment.
 
Work with the community:
• To understand their needs and implement corresponding programs.
• Network with community organizations to determine how Extension can assist with and supplement their programming.
• Establish networks with program area colleagues in the community and state.
• Serve on appropriate internal or external committees or advisory boards.

Assist with:
• 4-H programming.
• The Extension Seeds and Seedling Program.
• The Extension Community Tilling Program.
• Community Agriculture Coordinator’s workshops and programs.
• Land Grant strategic planning and program management.
• The completion of grant objectives, including collecting data, preparation of reports, and other items required for compliance with institutional, federal and state regulations.

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.
• Acquire and maintain appropriate food safety and nutrition certifications.
• 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 social media and outreach activities preferred.

Salary: $21.00/Hour + DOQ