University Of Vermont
Outreach & Program Promotion Specialist_
University Of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05405
Position DetailsAdvertising/Posting Title Outreach & Program Promotion SpecialistDiversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.Posting SummaryServe as a liaison between the research team and the agricultural community, to promote the programs and research conducted by the Northwest Crops and Soils team. Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate outreach education and research provided to the local farming community in the areas of crop, soil, and nutrient management, while also supporting he Northwest Crops and Soils team in helping to disseminate information about research and program activities. Collaborate with the Northwest Crops and Soils team to help evaluate research objectives and generate reporting and outreach materials related to sustainable agriculture professional development programming. Assist internal and external project manager on collaborative projects and events; manage internal communications and assist with the promotion, testing, and training of support tools.Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years’ experience related to outreach education and agriculture and/or sustainable farming practices. Seeking an effective verbal communicator with strong writing and editing skills, including grant writing experience. Must have strong interpersonal skills and must be proficient in the use of computers and other electronic technologies including but not limited to online workspaces, virtual reality educational tools, webinar delivery software, video software, and social media tools.Desirable QualificationsAnticipated Pay Range $50,000 to $60,000Other InformationPosition will be based out of the Extension St. Albans Office.Must have the ability to travel locally and regionally.The position requires some irregular hours.Special Conditions Position located in different city, Contingent on continued funding, Travel to and from worksites required, Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary periodFLSA ExemptUnion Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)Posting DetailsPosition will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.Job Open Date 08/23/2024Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)Open Until Filled NoPosition InformationPosition Title Outreach ProfessionalPosting Number S5238PODepartment Ext - Programming & Fac Sup/50040Position Number 00021177Employee FTE 1.0Employee Term 12Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).+ Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable.(Open Ended Question)+ How did you hear about this employment opportunity?+ American Alliance of Museums+ American Association for Affirmative Action+ BostonWorks+ Burlington Free Press+ CareerBuilder+ Chronicle of Higher Education+ Community Organization (Please specify below)+ Consortium of Higher Ed LGBT Resource Professionals+ Craig's List+ CUPA+ Department of Labor+ Diverse Issues in Higher Education+ DiversityDB+ Diversity, Inc.+ Facebook+ Glassdoor+ HBCU+ HERC+ HigherEdJobs+ Hispanic Outlook+ Indeed+ Inside Higher Ed+ Job Central+ Job Fair+ JobsinVT+ LatPro+ LinkedIn+ Listserv (Please specify below)+ Monster+ NAFSA: Association of International Educators+ NACUBO+ NCAA Job Market+ NEACAC+ PoliceOne+ Rutland Herald+ Seven Days+ SHRM+ St. Albans Messenger+ Trade Show/Conference (Please specify below)+ Twitter+ UVM Catamount Job Link+ UVM Employee (Please specify below)+ UVM Employment Web Site+ Vermont JobLink+ VermontJobs.com+ Vermont Library Association+ Women in Higher Education+ Workplace Diversity+ Zip Recruiter+ Other (Please specify below)Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents+ Resume+ Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationOptional Documents