Kellogg Campus Agricultural Education Coordinator
Alaska Pacific University
The Alaska Pacific University Kellogg Campus is a culturally responsive, living lab for place-based education in the North, engaging in community, environment, energy, and food systems. APU’s Kellogg Campus is an 800+ acre working farm, located in Palmer, Alaska and is home to three programs: Master’s in Science of Outdoor Environmental Education, Kellogg F.I.E.L.D School, and Spring Creek Farm.
Spring Creek Farm (SCF) offers cold-climate farmer training through a residential, seasonal internship program as well as volunteer and educational events throughout the year. SCF manages a 120-share Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program for 18-weeks each summer and sells to retail and wholesale customers.
The Kellogg Campus Agricultural Education Coordinator (AEC) will work closely with the Spring Creek Farm Manager, the Community Engagement & Research Coordinator (CERC) and the Rural Agricultural Research Coordinator (RARC) to research agricultural practices that are culturally and geographically appropriate, build curriculum and resource development in collaboration with partners, and provide training for farmers recruited through Tribal Conservation Distracts (TCD), Northern Latitudes Partnerships (NLP), and the Indigenous Sentinels Network (ISN).
The person in this role will have a deep passion for agriculture in Alaska and serve as a champion for in-state farmer training, a willingness to innovate agricultural practices, and the ability to integrate traditional wisdom from tribal communities at every level of development. Candidates with a background in food production, whether through education or practical experience, particularly with Alaska Native or Native American communities.
This position is Grant funded.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Alaska Pacific University’s Spring Creek Farm at the Kellogg Campus supports agricultural education and food security in Alaska by growing ecologically responsible produce and creating space for integrated academic and co-curricular programs that are both ecologically and economically sustainable. SCF is currently working with TCDs through a grant subaward through Alaska Conservation Foundation to bring farmers together for knowledge exchange events and technical workshops to promote food sovereignty in Alaska. The priorities of this position are:
Accounting, administration, and budgeting:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in education, agricultural, food studies, or related field. Relevant work experience in agriculture, work with tribal entities, other education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-Supervisory: At least one year teaching in a formal setting, including experience with curriculum development.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possess a current valid driver’s license. Ability to pass a driving history check and driving test.
Palmer, AK
17 day(s) ago
Tribal Affiliation(s)
Any Affiliation
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