Now Hiring: Education Administrator

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Agraria is Hiring!

POSITION TITLE:

Education Administrator

POSITION REPORTS TO

 Education Director

STARTING SALARY

Hours: 40 hours/week 

Wage: $15-18/hour, depending on experience

Location: In Person, Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice

Team: Education

ABOUT THE AGRARIA CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE PRACTICE

Agraria is an educational and research center that explores and demonstrates the benefits of regenerative practices at multiple levels-- environmental, economic, psychological and social, to their impact on human health and well-being. Agraria cultivates community resilience by modeling regenerative practices that restore ecosystem health, heal our relationship with the land, and grow just and equitable food systems.

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports educational and public programming at the Land School, a part of Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice. The Land School offers programs for youth, adults, and all-ages each season. The Education Administrator schedules and promotes programs, manages and tracks enrollment, and serves as the point person for communication with the public. This position may also plan and host educational events on site or virtually. This position works closely with the Education Team. This is primarily an office position, in a collaborative work environment on a 128-acre regenerative farm. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  • Update and publicize program offerings quarterly

  • Manage on-line program calendars, registrations, associated paperwork, participant communication, & evaluations

  • Coordinate contracts and communicate with presenters

  • Support programs or presenters with material purchases, set up/tear down, tech set up, refreshment prep, or other needs

  • Interact and engage with the public as an ambassador for Agraria 

  • Communicate program related activities in person, in reports and through media 

  • Create and design media for publicity

  • Drive 14-passenger van to pick up and drop off students around the Miami Valley

  • Help to cultivate and track Agraria’s relationships with area pre-K-12 institutions and partners

  • Contribute to visioning, evaluation, and improvement of overall organization

  • Other duties that support the overall smooth functioning of the organization 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in professional work environment related to education, sustainability, agriculture, ecology, business, and/or public programs. 

  • Preferred bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Agriculture or related field. 

  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills in professional work environment.

  • Competency and familiarity with office software, scheduling software, virtual meetings and workshops, information storage systems, calendar applications, and other relevant software. Experience with Donor Perfect a plus. 

  • Is passionate about and upholds the Agraria mission and principles. 

  • Has a valid Ohio driver’s license.

  • Consents to a background check. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work in a typical office environment 

  • Ability to set up of educational programs indoors and in an outdoor farm setting, including things such as walking and carrying items over uneven ground, setting up tables and chairs, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

  • Ability to drive a vehicle. 

To apply for this position please email a copy of your resume, cover letter and two professional references to David Diamond at daviddiamond@communitysolution.org. Candidate review starts January 11, 2022. Position open until filled. 

The Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice (Agraria) is an equal opportunity employer. Agraria does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity. In addition, Agraria will not permit harassment – sexual or nonsexual – of any employee or applicant for employment. 

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