Farm Outreach Worker - East Central Region - Lincoln University of Missouri

Purpose:

To assist the innovative Small Farmers' Outreach Program (ISFOP). Make farm visits and promote assistance to small family farms in the Central Region.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct farm visits and provide research-based education information and training.
• Develop and disseminate farm and farming-related information.
• Organize and coordinate conferences, meetings, workshops, and events.
• Assist in organizing/conducting workshops with LUCE State Specialists to deliver programs.
• Encourage and assist farmers in promoting LUCE and its programs.
• Develop collegial relationships with other service providers in their work area.
• Submit all required reports promptly.
• Update clients' information after every farm visit.
• Respond to ISFOP Director's request for information.
• Help promote USDA programs, inform, and assist small farmers to access grant opportunities.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• The ISFOP Director may assign additional responsibilities from time to time.

Qualifications:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of farming experience.

Desired: Interest and experience in urban agriculture/community gardening will be a plus. Ability to speak and understand Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

1. Experience working with diverse audiences.
2. Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
3. Ability to work well on teams.
4. Attend in-service education, training, and conferences.
5. Keep farmers informed of the latest innovations in agriculture and grant opportunities.

Physical Demands:

• Light sedentary office work.
• Prolonged periods of standing or working in adverse weather.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

This is a 12-month fixed term position, effective from the date of employment. Renewal on an annual basis is contingent upon job performance and funding availability.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.