POSITION: Integrated Farms Educator/Project Coordinator in Maine
Tim Griffin (tgriffin@umext.maine.edu)
Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:08:16 -0400
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> Position Announcement
> Position #61: Integrated Farm Educator and Project Coordinator
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> The University of Maine Cooperative Extension seeks an Integrated Farm
> Educator and Project Coordinator. This project has received funding
> through September 2001. This is a 1-year, fixed-length, faculty
> position with renewal for an additional 1-year term contingent upon
> job performance. Position to be housed at Highmoor Farm in Monmouth,
> Maine. This position is funded through an EPA Grant to Coastal
> Enterprises Inc. entitled "Working Landscapes-Sustainable Farms
> Building a Sustainable Community". This faculty position will work
> with other educators and specialists to provide technical assistance
> to agricultural producers in the Kennebec River Valley interested in
> integrated farm systems. This person will have responsibility for
> providing educational opportunities and coordination among
> participating farms, and for providing technical assistance to
> producers in the areas of grain production and manure/nutrient
> management. This person will also provide staff support to the grant
> steering committee. Qualifications: Required: Masters degree with at
> least one degree in agronomy or production agriculture; training
> and/or experience in production agriculture, including grain systems;
> and in grain production and nutrient management; computer proficiency;
> excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills;
> demonstrated self-motivation and ability to achieve measurable
> results; proven ability to work independently as well as part of a
> team, and to work effectively with employees, employers and
> constituents of the community; demonstrated commitment to serving
> diverse audiences and supporting civil rights, equal opportunity and
> affirmative action policies; strong facilitation skills and experience
> in building collaborative working relationships with diverse groups;
> demonstrated ability and willingness to obtain a valid Maine Pesticide
> Applicator's license and Maine Nutrient Management Commercial
> certification within three months from start date; ability to travel,
> both in and out of state, usually requiring a valid driver's license,
> and a flexible work schedule with some evening and occasional weekend
> work. Driving and baseline background check required. Preferred:
> some experience in Extension educational processes; working knowledge
> of educational technology, including computer and audiovisual teaching
> tools; familiarity with farm production equipment, including grain
> harvesting and processing equipment; some experience in the principles
> of animal nutrition and husbandry. Salary is commensurate with
> training, experience and demonstrated ability. Review of Application
> begins October 30, 1999. To apply, send a letter of application,
> vitae, all transcripts and four letters of reference tailored to fit
> this position to: Sandy Vaillancourt, 5741 Libby Hall, Rm. 103, Orono
> ME 04469-5741; email sandyv@umext.maine.edu; Tel. (207) 581-3191 or
> Fax (207) 581-3325. The committee will review only complete packets
> that are the responsibility of the applicant to provide. For more
> information concerning the position and the project "Working
> Landscapes", please contact Rick Kersbergen at 207-342-5971
> (richardk@umext.maine.edu) or John Piotti (piotti@uninets.net) at the
> Maine Farms Project at 207-948-3335. For a full job description call
> (207) 581-3191.
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> The University of Maine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
> Employer.
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> Sandy Vaillancourt
> Administrative Assistant
> 5741 Libby Hall, Room 103
> Orono, ME 04469-5741
> Telephone (207)581-3191
> Fax (207)581-3325
> e-mail sandyv@umext.maine.edu
Tim Griffin
Extension Sustainable Ag Specialist
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
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