Southeastern-Organic Outreach Assistant
 Utah State University | |
$14.00 - $17.00 / hr
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Jan 07, 2025 | |
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Southeastern-Organic Outreach Assistant Requisition ID: 2024-8555 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT | US-UT Category: Administrative/Clerical Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: College of Agriculture & Applied Sc Department: Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Advertised Salary: $14-$17 per hour Overview Do you have an interest in organic agriculture, community building, and outreach? Do you live in southeastern Utah and are looking for part time work with flexible hours? Read On! This position will involve a variety of tasks for Utah's Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) within USU Extension. TOPP works to support Utah's transitioning and organic producers through mentorship, technical assistance, and community building. This position would work directly with USU agricultural extension offices in southeastern Utah to grow the network of certified organic producers, build community, and facilitate farmer driven learning around organic certification. This position is telework eligibile within the state of Utah. This position is part-time and primarily remote with periodic in-person meetings and regional travel. Responsibilities Promote the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) in the southeastern region of Utah Coordinate regional grower group meetings Assess challenges and opportunities for certified organic production in the region Facilitate farmer led learning opportunities Facilitate discussion and collaboration within the organic grower community Report to USU TOPP Team Assist in identifying additional producer needs Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
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Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary $14-$17 per hour ADA The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . *updated 01/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8555/southeastern-organic-outreach-assistant/job?in_iframe=1 Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-6a91f1e7815c6542a2f8c20e44e6a99b | |