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University of Connecticut · 21 hours ago

Educational Program Assistant 2 - New Farmer Training

positionTolland, CT
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

The University of Connecticut is seeking a part-time Educational Program Assistant 2 for the New Farmer Training Outreach. This role involves conducting outreach activities and assisting with training programs aimed at enhancing new farmer readiness and viability.

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Responsibilities

Provide support with planning and implementing training programs, workshops, and events for targeted farmers, including in-person and virtual formats
Participate in weekly Project Team meetings of staff and partners working to deliver new farmer trainings. In this capacity, report to project partners on activities and progress meeting timelines and deliverables
Develop and manage a roster of service providers and farmers that will be engaged as trainers
Assist in development program evaluation protocols to measure the impact of trainings
Use web pages and digital communications to disseminate information to targeted farmers and stakeholders
Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds
Perform related duties as required

Qualification

New farmer training programsPlant scienceAgricultureEvent organizationWrittenVerbal communicationExtension programsAgriculture business experienceProgress report writing

Required

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in plant science or agriculture, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience contributing to the design and delivery of new farmer training programs in Connecticut
Experience working with agriculture service providers and programs in Connecticut
Experience organizing and facilitating events with small and large groups of adult learners
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
Valid driver's license and an insured vehicle to travel to community-based programs and farms
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, with or without mechanical assistance

Preferred

Experience implementing Extension programs
Experience owning/operating an agriculture business
Experience writing progress reports for federal and state grants

Benefits

Employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn

Company

University of Connecticut

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The University of Connecticut is a public research university that operates multiple campuses across Connecticut.
dateFounded in 1895
location
Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.uconn.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

University of Connecticut has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (104)
2024 (94)
2023 (108)
2022 (130)
2021 (78)
2020 (108)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$40.68M
Key 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

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Mingyu Qiao
Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (tenure-track)
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