Posted By admin on January 17, 2012
Title: Young Farmers of Virginia Executive Coordinator
General Description: This is a part time, 125 hours per 12 months of employment, position which involves coordination the Young Farmers of Virginia, adult education program. This position is contracted for one year and can be renewed upon agreement of both parties.
Responsibilities: The Young Farmers of Virginia Executive coordinator is responsible for coordinating programs and activities associated with the Young Farmers of Virginia. Specific responsibilities include:
o Attending all Virginia Young Farmer Executive council meetings.
o Serving as liaison to the NYFEA for Virginia.
o Working with the Young Farmers Reporter to publish the semi-annual newsletter and distributing to membership.
o Working with the executive treasurer to produce membership roster annually.
o Working with Virginia Department of Education and Virginia Tech staff to enhance the Young Farmer Program.
o Contacting beginning agricultural education teachers to encourage new Young Farmer programs.
o Assisting the Young Farmers President in planning and conducting the Young Farmer of Virginia State Convention.
o Collecting and organizing member award applications for awards judging.
o Serving as contact person for the Young Farmers of Virginia
o Maintaining the YFV display with photos and recruitment/event information
o Serve as photographer at YFV activities
o Update website www.vayoungfarmer.org
The Young Farmers of Virginia Executive coordinator will work under the supervision of the Virginia Young Farmers Executive Board and the Specialist for Agricultural Education at the Virginia Department of Education.
Qualifications: Experience working with Young Farmer Programs essential. Experience working with word processing, spreadsheets and data based preferred. Ability to use and access email and internet communications essential. A self-directed individual is desired.
Salary and Benefits: This position is part-time and funded on a yearly basis. Salary $2400.00 yearly. The successful applicant is expected to work a minimum of 125 hours per 12 months of employment. Funds for expenses and travel will be allocated. No benefits are provided. A Dell Laptop, HP scanner/printer/fax/copier and projector are provided.
Location: the position will be located in the home of the successful candidate.
Application: A detailed resume and two letters of reference reflecting the candidates past participation in Young Farmer activities should be sent to the address below by February 3, 2012.
Pamela Lowe
538 Sugar Run Rd
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Telephone: (540) 392-7802
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