Foundation Jobs
Title: | Event Lab Leader | |
Division: | Friends of Ag Foundation | |
Reports to: | Executive Director, Friends of Ag Foundation |
We are searching for a self-motivated person to join our foundation team. The coordinator’s responsibilities include completing assigned tasks, as detailed below, with minimal supervision.
This person will be responsible for the operation and management of the foundation’s Agriculture Immersion Lab, interacting with visitors to the lab and encouraging a positive learning experience. They will oversee the lab’s interactive stations and routinely clean items. They will represent the foundation at events.
To ensure success with this position, you must possess excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. It is expected you will work in various types of weather, within reason, and stand on your feet for long hours. You are required to be very comfortable working with technology, to include TV, computer, tablet, virtual reality glasses, etc.
This is a part-time, per diem, non-benefit eligible position involving travel to various event locations with the state of Pennsylvania, some requiring overnight stays, depending on location. All reporting is to the Friends of Agriculture Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Open, set up, maintain and close up the event lab.
- Interact with Event Lab visitors at events.
- Reset, clean education stations throughout the event.
- Foster a positive experience for guests and host of the event lab.
- Maintain inventory of lab supplies and materials.
EDUCATION-QUALIFICATIONS-SKILLS:
Required:
- High school diploma
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania agriculture
- Current Pennsylvania Clearances, or ability to successfully obtain for employment process
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
- Possess a driven, self-motivated disposition
- Ability to work with minimal guidance
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in agriculture
- Experience with working at agricultural outreach events, such as fairs
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid PA Driver’s License
- Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
Note: This job description is intended to describe the major functions and characteristics of this job. It is not intended to describe all functions or responsibilities, which may be assigned to the incumbent employee. It is always within the employer’s right to add to, delete from, or further modify this job description at any time. This document is not to be construed as an employment contract of any type. EOE.
Title: | Mobile Ag Lab Teacher | |
Division: | Friends of Ag Foundation | |
Reports to: | Executive Director, Friends of Ag Foundation |
JOB SUMMARY/Mobile Ag Lab Teacher
The Foundation engages students by conducting experiments showing how agriculture impacts their lives. A Mobile Ag Lab teacher educates K-8 students in a climate-controlled 40’ classroom trailer which travels to different schools in Pennsylvania each week. This is a part-time, per diem position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES/Mobile Ag Lab Teacher:
- Provide instruction to classes on the Mobile Ag Lab stationed at a school.
- Lead classes through prescribed lessons which use the scientific method.
- Manage the classroom environment.
- Reset stations between scheduled classes, including light cleaning of countertops.
- Maintain inventory of lab supplies and materials.
- Purchase consumable experiment supplies (reimbursed expense).
- Foster a positive experience with students and the school.
EDUCATION-QUALIFICATIONS-SKILLS:
Required:
- Pennsylvania Teacher’s Certificate or Emergency Certification
- Current Pennsylvania Clearances
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two years classroom experience
- Good communication skills
Preferred:
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania agriculture
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
TELECOMMUTE OPTION: 100% travel, requiring some overnight stays
Note: This job description is intended to describe the major functions and characteristics of this job. It is not intended to describe all functions or responsibilities, which may be assigned to the incumbent employee. It is always within the employer’s right to add to, delete from, or further modify this job description at any time. This document is not to be construed as an employment contract of any type. EOE.
Title: | Ag Lab Hauler | |
Division: | Friends of Ag Foundation | |
Reports to: | Executive Director, Friends of Ag Foundation |
We are looking for CDL-licensed drivers (with current medical certificate) to transport Mobile Ag Labs from location to location (usually schools, other events, and the Camp Hill office). Hauling occurs on weekends from September through June. Tow vehicle provided by Friends of Agriculture Foundation.
