Description

Michigan State University (MSU) Extension seeks an Educational Program Leader / Extension Program Worker to support and deliver research-based agricultural education programs at Tollgate Farm and Education Center. Responsibilities include assisting with program development, facilitating educational sessions for diverse age groups, preparing program spaces, and contributing to community outreach. The role requires flexibility, including weekend and evening hours, and involves interacting with educational groups and providing engaging presentations.

Required Skills

Program Delivery
Educational Programs
Interpretive Programs
Community Events
Office Support
Farm Field Trips
Day Camps
Preschool Programs
Scout Programs
Birthday Parties
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Web Research
Zoom
Qualtrics
Microsoft Teams
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Progressively responsible experience in interpretation, education or a related field.
Nature interpretation, environmental education, biology or natural resources background.
Ability to promote and maintain cooperative working relationships with educational groups, site visitors, and other employees.
Ability to communicate verbally to give tours, lead programs, and provide presentations.
Will be required to work assigned special events, weekends, evenings and holidays.
Will be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs.
Ability and willingness to work with livestock.
Ability and willingness to drive a tractor (training provided).
Ability to work well under the direction of supervisor.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, act with discretion.
Ability to solve problems as they arise in a program setting.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Proven ability in establishing and working with a network of constituents and community members across race, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences.
Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.)

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