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Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
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Department:
Division of Extension & Engagement
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Geoff Puryear
Geoff.puryear@oregonstate.edu
Job Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), short-term, Education Program Assistant 2 position for the Division of Extension and Engagement’s Extension Service in Multnomah County, Oregon. This position is expected to last approximately 6 months. Any extension of this appointment will be dependent upon funding. This position is located in Portland, Oregon.
The OSU Division of Extension and Engagement (division) works with communities throughout Oregon to support lifelong learning and co-create innovative solutions to address local challenges. Together, we envision a future where Oregon’s people, communities and ecosystems prosper.
This Education Program Assistant 2 (EPA2) supports the Small Farms programs of the Extension Service in Multnomah County. The mission of the Small Farms program is to advance sustainable agriculture, community food systems, and economic progress for Oregon's small farmers and ranchers and provide a leading-edge experience for students.
This EPA2 works independently and collaboratively with OSU employees, educators, community partners, and the public to plan, organize, coordinate, deliver, and market non-credit educational programs for the Small Farms program. Work includes office-based duties, farm visits, program logistics, digital communications, educational workshops delivery, and other support as needed for small farms programming.
Travel/driving is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct farm visits and consults
Deliver producer education workshops
Recruit participants for convenings and other training opportunities
Provide follow-up technical assistance to farmers and producers
Connect producers with OSU resources
Support implementation of roadmap recommendations
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Associate's degree and three years of work experience (paid or volunteer) supporting community programs that serve children, youth or adults OR
Bachelor's Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) one year of which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions OR
Five years’ experience in a field related to the duties of the position AND a high school diploma or equivalent. AND
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences.
Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications.
A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
Ability to communicate successfully and inclusively with broad and diverse groups in a culturally responsible manner.
General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, collaborative work platforms, and professional office software such as or similar to the Microsoft Applications.
Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including website software, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal…