Service Learning Coordinator -Agriculture- SAC - req11062
If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.
Posting closes on: 6/15/2024 at 6:00pm CST
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation's only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000 students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our San Antonio College learner community, of 18,900 students, includes 54.9% who rely on financial aid, 45.5% who are first-generation in college; 5.3% who are veterans, and 32.6% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Eco Centro
1819 N Main Ave.
San Antonio, Texas, 78212
United States
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: May work some evenings and weekends
Job Summary and Description
Responsible for promoting the service-learning methodology as an effective pedagogy by connecting learning outcomes with community needs while promoting civic engagement among students. Critical thinking, reflection, and connectedness to community should all be emphasized.
The Service Learning Coordinator for Eco Centro - Agriculture (Sustainability)- will promote community outreach in conservation, sustainability and regenerative agriculture and maintain the Eco Centro urban Farm and garden spaces.
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Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social sciences, human services, public administration, adult education, or related field or a combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree.
• Two years' of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree.
• Four years' of job related experience
• Two years' horticulture and/or regenerative agriculture experience (gardening, recycling, home efficiency) strongly preferred
• Experience creating curriculum, event planning and presenting workshops

Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen
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