Small Farms Program Coordinator (Benton & Lane Counties)

Important Notifications: Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline. Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply.

Department: Division of Extension and Engagement

• Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 29, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following digital documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume. (Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography.)
2. Cover letter that addresses each required qualification Due to funding, OSU will not sponsor immigration work authorization for this position (e.g., H-1B, etc.). Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. For additional information please contact: Chrissy Lucas-Woodruff [email protected] Job Summary: The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a Small Farms Program Coordinator for the Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Program. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position that serves Benton and Lane counties. Due to funding, OSU will not sponsor immigration work authorization for this position (e.g., H-1B, etc.). The mission of the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is to work with communities throughout Oregon to support lifelong learning and co-create innovative solutions to address local challenges. Together, we envision a future where Oregon’s people, communities and ecosystems prosper. This Small Farms Program Coordinator is with the division’s Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources program and plans, organizes, coordinates, evaluates and participates in the Small Farms education programs in Benton and Lane counties. This Coordinator plans, monitors, and reports performance against program goals and objectives and ensures program results, as well as interacts with internal and external program or project stakeholders to build program support. This position will require traveling/driving throughout Benton and Lane counties.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as first point of contact for the Small Farms program in Benton County and as a program coordinator in Lane County, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive customer service for all. Provide logistical and other program delivery and evaluation support for workshops, classes, farm tours, and other educational events for Small Farm Program.

Promote and market Small Farms non-credit educational programs using mixed media in conjunction with other staff, such as generating news releases and other advertising for events, client correspondence and telephone contacts. Participate in outreach programs aimed at serving broad and diverse populations. Contribute to a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Serve as a member of the Ask Extension question monitor team, responding to and routing public inquiries submitted through the online Ask Extension system to appropriate OSU Extension experts, with a focus on horticulture, agriculture and small farms topics. Assist with the development or revision of teaching materials and other outreach materials.

Collaborate with faculty on needs assessments to identify and engage local partners, clientele and underserved populations to aid in the design and delivery of non-credit educational programs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, crops and soil, education, or closely related field. Experience and/or familiarity working with agricultural and food systems in organic and conventional production systems. This may involve but it’s not limited to the following: crop planning, field production practices, pest control, regulatory practices and compliance, small farm management and product marketing.

Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultant License within six months of employment and maintain it throughout employment in this position. A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to engage successfully with broad and diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with other professionals. Ability to serve audiences from different backgrounds and to incorporate broad and diverse perspectives into educational outreach.

Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science degree in agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, education, or closely related field. Bilingual and bi-cultural (Spanish/English). Demonstrated teaching (formal and/or informal) skills that are appropriate for adult learners. Experience and/or familiarity working with organic and conventional production systems in the Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

Demonstrated understanding of the role of program advisory committees. Experience using multiple forms of digital communication. Ability to lead groups and to plan, organize, evaluate, manage, and delegate details associated with program management. Ability to secure external funding support for educational and research programs.

Working Conditions/Schedule: Flexibility to perform work in a variety of office and work settings, including outdoors for fieldwork and land visits, and in inclement weather. Flexibility to work non-standard hours (evenings and weekends) may be required based on events and other educational programming needs. Ability to transport (lift/carry/push/pull) equipment and educational materials is required.

Traveling/driving is required to provide non-credit educational programming and services throughout Benton and Lane counties. Salary Range: $57,473 - $70,000 Anticipated Start Date: 2026-12-14 Anticipated End Date: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date".

Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.)

Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.

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