Ag in the Classroom Coordinator

Job Overview
Reports to:

· The Ag in the Classroom Coordinator will report to, be administratively responsible to, and supervised/directed by the Farm Bureau Manager. The primary objective of this position is to carry out the goals and objectives of the Edgar County Ag in the Classroom program.

Responsibilities:

· Gain access to teachers and educators in Edgar County

· Conduct interactive hands on Ag. Literacy lessons for teachers and students of Edgar County that provide students the opportunity to taste products of agricultures. These lessons should include Illinois Farm Bureau Ag Mags for take home material.

· Explore ways to gain additional support for the program in Edgar County from Illinois Farm Bureau, other County Farm Bureaus Soil and Water Conservation Districts, U of I Extension, commodity groups such as Pork Producers, Illinois Soybean Assoc., and Corn Growers etc. in the form of funding, time, and materials.

· Develop and distribute a newsletter for teachers to inform them of opportunities, information and resources available to them

· Assist the County Manager in developing and implementing fundraisers such as the collection campaigns and fundraisers.

· Operate and Maintain Social Media Accounts for Edgar County Ag in the Classroom

· Participate in district and state Ag literacy coordinator meetings and Illinois Farm Bureau Ag literacy programs

· Recruit and train volunteers to assist in the program and fundraising events

· Submit receipts of purchases for AITC program accounting and coordinator reimbursement when purchasing supplies to the Admin. Assistant/Bookkeeper in a weekly or bi-weekly manner

· Submit weekly time sheet report of activities to Admin. Assistant/Bookkeeper

· Attend at public community events to display ag in the classroom

• Ag in the Classroom Coordinator is responsible for helping develop a budget and to monitor and maintain said outlined budget
• Ag in the Classroom Coordinator should attend Foundation board meetings and yield to program governance, policy, and direction.

Requirements:

1. One year of work related experience (paid or unpaid)

2. Familiarity with diverse communities

3. Good oral and written communication skills

4. Agriculture background preferred but not mandatory

5. Access to a personal automobile and possesses a valid license

6. A passion for working with children and teachers from diverse backgrounds

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16