Sustainable Agriculture Education Partnership - Coordinator and Teacher Liaison Job Posting

Town of Magrath • October 17, 2019

Our vision is communities engaged – through education and innovation – to develop an appreciation for and understanding of agriculture, the business of agriculture and agri-food.

Job Description

Building on the past success of founding partners and SAEP contractors, the project Coordinator/Teacher Liaison will carry out the strategic priorities and activities outlined by the Board of Directors. In the immediate, this will include supporting teachers in agriculture education and increasing the visibility of SAEP in the school and division.

The creative and hands-on Project Coordinator/Teacher Liaison will assist interested teachers in the development of agriculture education projects for the K-12 classroom and seek grant opportunities where possible.

Accountabilities
1.Program Development and Oversight
a.Develop programs and activities in the classroom, which align with the strategic plan
b.Implement and deliver programs and ensure they are evaluated
c.Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to identify opportunities for future program and projects

2.Administration and Finance
a.Collaborate with the appointed director to access grant funds and align activities with the organization’s budget
b.Coordinate board meetings

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Fluency in the agriculture and/or education realms
• Demonstrated communicator with the inclination to be an ongoing spokesperson for SAEP and its activities
• Collaborative with existing stakeholders and partners, with an ongoing effort toward relationship and collation building
• Experience in a non-profit environment and relating to a Board of Directors is an asset

Salary
This is a part-time position based in Magrath. Salary commensurate with experience.

Deadline for Application
November 13, 2019

Please send applications to:
Wade Alston, CAO
Box 520, Magrath, Alberta, T0K 1J0
Email: wade@magrath.ca

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