Agriculture Education & Operations Coordinator

The Work: College Program provides a developmental framework that guides student learning while creating a structured mentorship opportunity, with role-specific training that equips faculty and staff mentors to support student development. Faculty and staff mentors play an essential part in helping students connect their work-learning-service experiences with broader academic, professional, and personal development. For faculty, this aligns with Berea's tenure and promotion criteria.

Your Key Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Academic and Educational Coordination (30%):Design, schedule, coordinate, and as appropriate, lead class visits, field labs, workshops, demonstrations, and other farm-base educational activities that use Farm Enterprises as a living laboratory for instruction and applied learning in collaboration with Agriculture and Natural Resources and other academic programs. Collaborate with faculty to plan and deliver farm-based educational experiences, including support faculty-led activities and independently leading assigned activities. Support special projects and undergraduate research. Develop schedule and systems that align academic needs with farm operations. Coordinate outreach programs that connect students and community members with agricultural learning opportunities. Agricultural Operations Coordination (30%):Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all College Farm enterprises and production systems through participating in weekly operational activities and support operations on a weekend and holiday rotation. Work with Director of Farm Enterprises and Assistant Managers to understand seasonal production cycles, operational priorities, and educational opportunities. Facilitate communication among Horticulture, Livestock, and Farm Store production units with external partners. Support documentation, operational planning, and program reporting to assist with regulatory compliance, certifications, and operational records. Coordinate special projects that advance learning outcomes and enterprise sustainability. Administrative and Financial Support (15%):Manage accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, budgets, and routine administrative functions. Assist with departmental reporting and recordkeeping. Coordinate communication and information to support scheduling, event planning, and department operations. Outreach, Communications, and Public Engagement (15%):Serving as knowledgeable representative of the College Farm and ANR program, coordinate and administer farm tours and educational visits as needed. Develop and maintain content highlighting student learning, sustainability initiatives, and production enterprises for internal and external audiences via website, social media, and promotional materials. Assist Director of Farm Enterprises with external engagement and partnerships. Student Workforce Development (10%):Recruit, train, mentor, and, when appropriate, directly supervise student workers in support of educational and operational goals. Coordinate work college program contracts, timesheets, and resources that support educational and operational goals of the program. Assist students in connecting workplace experiences with learning outcomes while promoting student leadership and professional skill development. Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty, and students. What You'll Bring Education required to ensure success in this position: BS or BA in agriculture or a related field Experience required to ensure success in this position:3-5 years of experience in agriculture, cooperative extension or related agricultural organizations Competent in MS Office suite, social media platforms and cloud-based enterprise systems Special skills, knowledge and abilities: Understanding of small farm economic challenges, organic production, food and agriculture trends, and the complexities of sustainability Broad understanding of regional agriculture, including crop, horticultural and livestock production Knowledge of current regulatory and compliance requirements for farms and foods Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Skill and experience in social media used in education, marketing, organizing, and sales Record-keeping, accounts payable and receivable Student development and education Capacity to operate farm equipment License, certification, or registration necessary: Valid Driver's License