Michigan Ag in the Classroom Specialist Objective To serve as the lead staff person for the Food, Agriculture & Resources in Motion (FARM) Science program logistics, including the FARM Science Labs and Van. To manage the day-to-day activities, internal and external communications, and billing of the program. To assist in the marketing efforts of the Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom programs with members and external school-related audiences. To manage the Michigan Foundation for Agriculture online store for order fulfilment, FARM Crate ordering, and store ordering and restocking. To serve as the lead staff person for the FARM Crate logistics, including order processing, ordering crate materials, working with the print shop, and packing and shipping the crates.
Michigan Ag in the Classroom Specialist Responsibilities Manage the FARM Science Lab scheduling and recruitment process with schools from initial contact to the post-visit evaluation, including invoicing and contract.
Oversee the communications with FARM Science Lab contract educator pool, including recruitment, training logistics, scheduling, and expense reporting.
Provide training for the Regional Educators who teach in the FARM Science programs.
Present at volunteer training opportunities with Agriculture in the Classroom and the FARM Science Programs.
Manage the FARM Science Lab hauler logistics, scheduling, and expense reporting.
Track and coordinate timely fulfillment of consumables for both FARM Science Labs and the FARM Science Van.
Schedule maintenance and repairs for both FARM Science Labs and the FARM Science Van.
Teach in the FARM Science Program annually.
Serve as the primary substitute educator in the FARM Science Lab or Van.
Manage the collection and presentation of data to assist in evaluation of ongoing effectiveness of the FARM Science Programs.
Work collaboratively with the Agriculture in the Classroom manager to market and promote Agriculture in the Classroom and the FARM Science Programs to target audiences.
Build connections between FARM Science Program stakeholders (teachers and administrators) and members of the Farm Bureau Family of Companies (county Farm Bureaus, regional managers, county volunteers, and agents.)
Manage the logistical processes of the FARM Crate program including communications with MFB counties, order processing, ordering of crate materials, working with the MFB print shop, and packing and shipping the crates.
Manage the Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom (MIAITC) online store, and work with the Farm Bureau warehouse staff and P&E Department to assure adequate inventory maintenance.
Michigan Ag in the Classroom Specialist Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in education required, or equivalent experience may be considered.
Two years volunteer and educational experience required.
Willingness to pursue continuing job-related training and education required.
Customer service, project, or event management required.
Experience working in multi-staffed office environment required.
Experience with data collection, management and reporting required.
Must possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
Note: Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. PM19
