TITLE: Education Specialist

LOCATION: Home-based serving west and west-central Nebraska (Candidate must live in the Northwest or Southwest membership region of Nebraska Farm Bureau. See https://www.nefb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/RM-Map_Colored.pdf for map.)

REPORTS TO: Director of Outreach Education

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Education Specialist engages Nebraskans – primarily students – to understand the value of Nebraska agriculture through interactive lessons and hands-on activities.

FUNDAMENTAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Present agricultural literacy lessons and activities in school settings.

2. Recruit teachers and farm/ranch volunteers to participate in Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom programs including Classroom Visits, the Ag Pen Pal program, Virtual Field Trips, and Agriculture Reading Hour. Manage scheduling and logistics of participation.

3. Present at extended learning events such as Ag Festivals, Nature Nights, After-School Programs, Summer Camps, and Virtual Field Trips.

4. Work collaboratively with Director of Outreach Education to develop agricultural literacy lessons and resources that are age-appropriate, support classroom learning goals, and promote the National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes and Pillars of Agricultural Literacy.

5. Complete timely and accurate documentation of program activity, reflecting both numbers and stories, to assist with program funding proposals and reports.

6. Provide programming across assigned territory. Company vehicle provided. 75% daytime travel/home evening. Occasional overnight travel.

7. Other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of Nebraska agriculture and the ability to deliver scripted agriculture lessons that are entertaining, engaging, and educational. A bachelor’s degree in agriculture or education and personal agriculture experience is required. Experience teaching youth in a formal or informal education setting and knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula is preferred.

Personal attributes that will support success:

• Have a passion for Nebraska agriculture.
• Desire to make a difference every day!
• Enjoy working with youth in a variety of classroom and extended learning settings.
• Appreciate a variety of tasks that require creativity, flexibility, and relationship-building.
• Thrive in a goal-oriented team environment.
• Communicate well via multiple channels to stay connected to remote team.
• Demonstrate high personal integrity and ethical standards.

TO APPLY: Respond through really and upload a cover letter and resume. Applicant review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

ABOUT THE NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION: The mission of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is to engage youth, educators, and the general public to promote an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, charitable organization under the rules of the Internal Revenue Service. Learn more at www.nefbfoundation.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your skills and experience as it relates to teaching youth.
• Please describe your connection to agriculture.
• Please describe your skills and experience in creating lessons, activities, handouts, or presentations.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nebraska: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road