Jobs

*Job Announcement - January 1, 2012*

Organic Growers School Farmer Programs Assistant

Based in: western North Carolina with outreach to eastern Tennessee

The Organic Growers School is a 501c3 non profit organization that seeks to support sustainable agriculture in the Southern Appalachians through educational programs and outreach.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2012

 The Organic Growers School invites applicants for a Farmer Programs Assistant who will report to the organization’s Director. Specific responsibilities include:

• Organize and carry out Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) events in WNC and TN.  Attend all tours in Western North Carolina and in Tennessee. 
• Facilitate communication within client member groups via internet and social media.
• Explore video, photo and other visual media to promote farmer education.
• Collect and compile program evaluations 
• Continue outreach efforts to increase presence and familiarity with OGS’ Farmers Programs in the region
• Maintain OGS contacts with farm partners and recruit new farmer members.
• Monitor OGS Farmer Programs website
• Perform administrative, marketing and other support duties.
• Solicit sponsors and other funding to sustain OGS farmer programming in accordance with OGS fundraising priorities.

We are particularly eager to find organized, hard-working candidates who possess the following skills/experience

1. Enthusiastic self-starter with an eye for problem solving and good follow-through
2. strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
3. knowledge pertaining to organic and/or sustainable agriculture businesses
4. knowledge pertaining to existing regional agriculture education
5. fundraising and event experience
6. ability to work both independently and in teams

Work will be contracted, from home, part time (10-20 hours/week estimate), and compensated at a rate comparable to $12-$15 hourly . Funding for this position exists for 2 years beginning in 2012, and comes from a USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Grant.  There exists the potential for longer term employment after the initial two years of funding.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to jobs@organicgrowersschool.org. We will not accept phone calls regarding this position.

The Organic Growers School is a 501c3 non profit organization that does not discriminate with respect to race, sexual orientation, religion, or other personal factors.