A new UAF Cooperative Extension Service position training rural Alaskans in food production techniques is open until Jan. 10.
A project funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program is providing funding for this position for up to three years to develop new curriculum (Alaska Growers School) that will be delivered primarily to Alaska Natives of the Tanana Chiefs Conference region and to other villages.
Part of the course will be adapted from the Alaska Master Gardener online curriculum and part will be created in collaboration with eight Extension agents. The person will be responsible for promoting timely curriculum development and adapting the curriculum to various distance delivery methods.
The position will be based primarily in downtown Fairbanks at the TCC building, however, travel to remote villages will likely be required.
This is not an entry-level position. The successful applicant needs extensive experience in training, a variety of distance course delivery methods, independent project management, timely report writing, and knowledge of Alaska agriculture.
The job closes Jan. 10. For more information, please visit this link and search for position number 925072. For more information, contact Heidi Rader or Karla Welty at 907-474-2401.
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