Agriculture And Land Based Training Association

Do you have a passion for sustainable agriculture and a just food system?. ALBA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and farm training center located in the heart of the Salinas Valley.. ALBA creates opportunities for low-income field laborers through land-based training in organic farm management, helping them advance their careers or pursue the dream of farm ownership.. Together with Education Team, develop curriculum for intensive field-based organic farming education;. Coordinate and provide workshops, trainings and technical assistance for ALBA’s PEPA Course, Organic Farm Incubator, and other initiatives;

education coordinator

Do you have a passion for sustainable agriculture and a just food system? Do you want to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of farm ownership? If so, ALBA is the place for you! ALBA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and farm training center located in the heart of the Salinas Valley. ALBA creates opportunities for low-income field laborers through land-based training in organic farm management, helping them advance their careers or pursue the dream of farm ownership.  Responsibilities: Develop and provide new hands-on organic production training:<ol><li>Together with Education Team, develop curriculum for intensive field-based organic farming education; </li><li>Lead field courses for a range of audiences that includes youth, college students, and others; </li><li>Track PEPA attendance, grade student assignments, and track graduation requirements; </li><li>Assist with the management of the demonstration field for educational projects; </li></ol> Assist with the fulfilling the objectives of ALBA’s Education Team:<ol><li>Coordinate and provide workshops, trainings and technical assistance for ALBA’s PEPA Course, Organic Farm Incubator, and other initiatives; </li><li>Assist farmers with applying for USDA opportunities, grants, and other opportunities as they arise; </li><li>Assist with outreach and recruitment as needed; </li><li>Apply knowledge and skill to increase the likelihood of success for ALBA’s farmer participants. </li></ol>e. Other duties as assigned.  Desired Qualifications: ➢ Bachelor's degree in an education or agriculture-related discipline; ➢ At least 2 years of hands-on experience in organic production; ➢ Knowledge of commercial-scale vegetable production in the Salinas Valley; ➢ Ability to carry out projects independently; ➢ Proficiency in both written and oral English and Spanish; ➢ Strong sense of initiative, versatility, teamwork and passion for helping others to succeed; ➢ Ability to maintain positive working relationships with diverse constituencies, including youth, farmworkers, vendors, staff, partner organizations and members of the public; ➢ Proficiency in the use of computers and software, and the ability to adapt to new platforms; ➢ Ability to maintain client confidentiality; ➢ Hold a California Driver’s License.

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