FARM Science Program Specialist - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-12
Michigan Farm Bureau
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lansing
Michigan
48909
United States





FARM Science Program Specialist

US-MI-Lansing

Job ID: 2025-7966
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Farm Bureau Center

Overview

FARM Science Program 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 serve as lead substitute educator in the FARM Science Lab and Van outreach programs. To manage the data collection and organization for program outreach in coordination with the Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom Manager.



Responsibilities

FARM Science Program 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 assistance with recruitment, training logistics, scheduling, lodging arrangements and expense reporting.

 

Provide training for the Regional Educators who teach in the FARM Science programs.



Qualifications



FARM Science Program 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.

 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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