University of Connecticut · 1 day ago
Educational Program Assistant 2 - Regional Farm to School Coordinator [5 positions]
Tolland, CT
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Connecticut is seeking five part-time Regional Farm to School Outreach Assistants to enhance farm to school activities and local procurement among child nutrition program sponsors in Connecticut. The role involves conducting outreach, providing technical assistance, and supporting training events for stakeholders in the community.
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Responsibilities
Provide support with planning technical assistance and training events for stakeholders as required by formal Extension programs
Provide support with delivery of technical assistance and training to target audiences
Disseminate information about upcoming learning events and opportunities to stakeholders
Participate in weekly project team meetings to plan Extension outreach programs for stakeholders, such as conferences, professional development workshops, and monthly virtual meetings
Provide event coordination support at in-person educational events through tabling, registration check-in, signage, filming, and distribution of evaluations
Design and develop learning materials (presentation, fact sheets, posters, and/or videos) on topics relevant to stakeholders. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to using incentives to purchase local and regionally grown food, planning menus to feature local ingredients, marketing locally grown items on the cafeteria line, how to meet and talk with producers, and how to develop an action plan for farm to school in a school/district
Conduct in person visits with program participants to document their activities (photo/video) and identify needs for training and educational resources
Assist stakeholders with completing and utilizing the Connecticut State Department of Education's CT Fresh ED Compass - a digital evaluation tool designed to help child nutrition sponsors establish baseline and track progress on increasing farm to school activities
Support the implementation of program evaluation to measure the performance of outreach programs
Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2 to 3 years of experience in food and agriculture, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience delivering farm to school outreach associated with promoting state programs, grants, and/or incentives
Experience and demonstrated skills in project management, including planning, logistics, marketing, implementation, and evaluation
Experience organizing and facilitating events with small and large groups of adult learners
Experience working with diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience utilizing written and verbal communications skills
The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and an insured vehicle to travel to community-based programs and farms
This position also requires the ability to lift up to 15 pounds, with or without mechanical assistance
Preferred
Completed leadership training or professional development in food systems in Connecticut or Northeast region
Leadership or membership of a Connecticut or Northeast stakeholder group committed to strengthening food and/or agriculture systems
Experience writing progress reports for federal and state grants
Benefits
Employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn
Outstanding benefits
Company
University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a public research university that operates multiple campuses across Connecticut.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.68MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-30Grant· $10M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-06-21Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Mingyu Qiao
Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (tenure-track)
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