Job No. 158409
- Job Title:
- Agricultural & Natural Resource Systems County Program Assistants
- Employer:
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Location:
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Twin Cities , MN
- Posting Date:
- 30-Apr-2026
- Description:
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Primary Responsibilities
Contribute to conducting high quality, relevant educational programs by working with an Extension Educator on projects such as:
Researching topics for curriculum development
Adapting curriculum and marketing to reach new audiences
Writing curriculum
Conducting focus groups
Creating educational pieces for the media
Other duties as assigned
Build relationships and networks in the agricultural or natural resource fields:
Connect directly with presenters, farmers, non-profits, agency staff, Extension educators and Extension specialists through email, mail and phone.
Build targeted relationships with stakeholders, agencies and organizations that support work in communities.
Support Master Gardener volunteers through various volunteer projects.
Assist with Extension program planning and development, such as:
Plan, market and conduct educational events
Participate in current on-farm research efforts by assisting with sampling, site visits and assessments.
Develop, administer, and analyze a needs assessment for a specific audience
Create engaging social media content for the county's social media accounts
Provide technical assistance by answering the public’s questions through phone, email and in person communication.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Evidence of coursework or practical experience in the content area of focus for the positions you are interested in (i.e. horticulture, production agriculture, livestock, or natural resources)
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and Google Suite programs.
Ability to learn additional software systems for educational use.
An independent self-starter with the ability to be flexible and work on a variety of different tasks.
Must complete this Google form to indicate positions of interest and qualifications to be considered for a position.
Additional Requirements:
When not in the assigned office location, county program assistants must be reachable with a mobile number at the worker’s own expense.
Must have reliable internet if/when working outside of assigned office location.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings or weekends.
This position will require driving to/from multiple locations for work, at times in a single workday. Must have a valid driver’s license, applicable insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time and lift, push, pull, carry up to 30 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds occasionally.
The position will require work outdoors during summer and fall weather conditions, including in farm fields, garden plots, and on uneven terrain.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Preferred Requirements
A semester of post-secondary class experience in a major program related to agriculture such as: agribusiness, agricultural education, agricultural communications, animal science, biological sciences, horticultural science, agronomy, natural resources, or related field.
Experience creating posts for social media.
Customer service experience.
- Contact information:
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Twin Cities, MN 55455
- United States
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