1890 Region AgriProspects Workforce Development Network Content Coordinator
Application Due Date: Open until filled.
Summary: The Extension Foundation, in partnership with the ECOP Workforce Development Program Action Team, is seeking a dynamic, collaborative individual to join our team as an 1890 Regional Content Coordinator. Supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture AFRI Education and Workforce Development Competitive Grant 2023-67037-40533, AgriProspects focuses on growing and refining the national portfolio of Extension adult agricultural workforce development programs and connecting them to those seeking opportunities. In this role, you will identify and catalog these programs to support the creation of a national Clearinghouse and be part of a team building a national network of practice. You will collaborate with a variety of regional and national partners working to expand and enhance connection to the Cooperative Extension System’s Land-Grant mission and to its many training, credentialing, and certification opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with the 1890 Network Coordinator to lead AgriProspects’s efforts within the 1890 region, supported by Coordinators from other regions.
- Identify and document impactful adult agricultural workforce development programs for inclusion in the AgriProspects Clearinghouse.
- Identify regional and national workforce needs to foster the development of timely Extension curricula and professional development programming and inform future mini-grant program requirements.
- Identify issues around access and equitability for learners, earners, and employers and work with the AgriProspects team and program partners to develop solutions.
- Serve on internal committees and working groups as needed.
- Hours are flexible, with an expected average workload of 10-15 hours per week.
- Some travel is required.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of workforce development and Extension program development and delivery.
- Demonstrated skills in network building and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Passion for building the foundations for future programmatic efforts nationwide.
Time Frame and Compensation:
- Up to $25,000 per year, starting on or about September 1, 2024.
- Contracts are reviewed and renewed annually across the grant's remaining four years.
- Funds support a portion of FTE commensurate with the incumbent’s current rate of salary and benefits.
Application Materials:
- Cover letter addressed to: Dr. Jason L. Weigle, AgriProspects Program Manager, Extension Foundation
- CV/Resume
- Names and contact information for three references
- A letter of support from the applicant’s Extension Director is required to confirm institutional approval and commitment to the project over its five-year duration.
Contact: Dr. Jason L. Weigle at jasonweigle@extension.org
Apply today to join us in making a difference in agricultural workforce development nationwide!