Urban Agriculture Educator at Bexar County, TX

About the Department

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing program support related to urban agriculture.

Position Duties

• Identifies, recruits, schedules, and educates youth and adults about urban agriculture and food and fiber systems
• Uses approved curricula and identifies teaching strategies that promote urban agriculture and innovative food and fiber production awareness among program participants
• Facilitates and collects pre- and post- program surveys to evaluate and interpret program efficacy
• Organizes community events that promote urban agriculture
• Recruits and engages volunteers to strengthen programming efforts
• Coordinates with local youth agencies/organizations and local schools to coordinate services to enhance program delivery
• Coordinates programming with County Extension Agents to develop a comprehensive approach to urban agriculture education
• Follows detailed, annual program plans
• Completes required weekly, monthly, and annual program reports
• Participates in professional development training activities
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate supplemented by college coursework in Agricultural or Food Science/Production or related concentration and two (2) years working with youth/adult-related programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of basic agricultural, food and fiber production, and youth development principles
• Strong skill in communicating effectively with all audiences in assigned county, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex religion, disability, or national origin; skill in organizing, compiling and recording information accurately; skill in utilizing computers/internet based programs
• Ability to teach youth and adults, and manage volunteers; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and outside agencies/organizations
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation
• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must have a valid driver's license and motor vehicle liability insurance; personal injury protection insurance and a personal vehicle

• Frequently working in indoor conditions; classroom environment
• Work environment involves exposure to outdoor activities
• Occasionally moves items 20-30 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the classroom/office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position   

Other Qualifications

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


 

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.