Cooperative Extension/SARE Program Assistant

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Cooperative Extension/SARE Program Assistant.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

T he Coopera t ive E xt ens i on/SARE Program Assistant will assist the Project I nvestigator (SARE)/Program Leader in plann i ng, organizi n g, and delivering educational prog r ams through the Cooperative Extension System . In additio n to helping prepare tra ini ng mater i als, presentations, an d hando u ts, the candidate will assist with coordinating workshops, meetings, Fie l d D ays and other commu ni ty eve nt s .

MAJOR DUTIES

• Schedule meetings and maintain records

• Manage p r ogr a m suppl i es and materials

• Event planning a n d wo r kshop coo r di n ation

• Assist with reporting on project activities (virtual and face-to- face)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wo r k will take place in an office location - frequently

• Workdays will take p l ace on weekdays & occasional weekend (confere n ces and mee t ings)

• Working outdoors in va r ious cl i mates, hot and cold- occasionally

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ca n di d ate will frequently be required t o work in an office se tt i n g . On occasio n , the can d idate will be required to work outdoors in ag r icul tu ral e n viron m en t s i n the s t ate of Georg i a with temperatures ranging from 40-90° F . Specific vision abilities required by t his j ob in clude close vi s i on, di stance vis i on, color vision, perip h eral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. T h e candidate m u st have the ability to stand or walk for extended periods during events, wo r ks h ops, or community outreach activit i es .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills

• Experience with workshops, training sessions, or outreach programs

• Knowledge of the following topics in Sustainable Agriculture

• Crop production systems

• Soil hea lt h and co n servation

• Forestry/Ecology management

• Agricultural Tec h nology

• P est management st r ategies

• Renewable Energy

• Basic research and data collect i on skills

• Abili ty to ass i st wi t h field t rails or demonstration plots

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• M i crosoft Office or similar software skills

• Public Speakin g and Teaching Support

• Know l edge o f grant-funded projects

USG Core Values Statement

*The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at * https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

*Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at * https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .