Edgar
Count Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Coordinator Position
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:
- One year of work related experience (paid
or unpaid)
- Familiarity with diverse communities
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Agriculture background preferred but not
mandatory
- Access to a personal automobile and possesses
a valid license
- A passion for working with children and
teachers from diverse backgrounds
Operating
Guidelines
- Follow job description and other duties
assigned
- Office & staff should consult with,
and inform Manager, with regard to normal operations and have the
responsibility to communicate items to the Manager, which the Manager may or
may not be aware of, that may be different or unusual nature. In the event of a
situation(s) that is most unusual in the opinion of the office staff, they may
communicate with the President.
- Office & staff positions are expected
to be helpful to the Manager at all times for the purpose of seeing that office
operations, administration, and service to members is always at its best.
- Office & staff positions are to
conduct their actions in a manner befitting a professional
- Office & staff positions will be
evaluated by the Manager (at least annually) on regular performance appraisal
items. Some type of an approved performance appraisal form and/or report will
be kept on file by the County Farm Bureau Manager. The employee will receive a
copy of this report.
- Personnel policies for wage hour
employees, with regard to sick leave, funeral leave, vacations etc. and other
such related subjects are spelled out in the “Wage Hour Personnel Policies”
document involved with these materials.
To Apply
for this position, resumes can be sent to:
Wyatt
Williamson
Edgar County Farm Bureau Executive Director
manager@edgarcfb.org
Contact
the Edgar County Farm Bureau with questions at 217-465-8511 or
manager@edgarcfb.org
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Megan Coy
Facilitating Coordination in Ag Education (FCAE)
Phone: 217-493-8791 Cell: 217-493-8791
Email: mcoy@ilaged.org
Address: 801 N. Country Fair Dr, Champaign, IL 61820