Next Generation Program Coordinator

Position Title/Summary	PFI Next Generation Program Coordinator
Recruiter's Name *	Teresa Opheim
Email *	teresa@practicalfarmers.org
Industry *	Sustainable Agriculture
Company *	Practical Farmers of Iowa
Where to call you.	(515) 232-5661
Career Website	http://www.practicalfarmers.org
PFI Next Generation Program Coordinator Practical Farmers of Iowa is seeking a dynamic individual to join the PFI team and coordinate its Next Generation Programming. This position requires a self-starter and a team player who has an outgoing personality, organizational skills and a love of farming and farmers. Person must be flexible and adept at multi-tasking in PFI’s fast-paced office. PFI is looking for someone who will commit to making this program a success over the next three years. Knowledge of digital recording, webinars, Microsoft Office, and statistical software desirable. Eighty percent of the person’s time will be spent on the following tasks: 1. Organize, recruit participants, and run PFI’s sessions on communications between the generations; 2. Organize introductory programming on enterprises and recruit participants; 3. Link experienced farmers with newcomers through a mentoring program; 4. Develop targeted trainings on topics of interest to the beginning farmers and recruit participants; 5. Provide networking opportunities (including Field Days and electronic options) to the beginning farmers; 6. Work with PFI Communications staff to share lessons learned through the Next Generation programming. In addition, 20 percent of the person’s time will be spent providing support for PFI’s existing programming, including work on PFI’s farmer clusters and on-farm research and demonstration programming. Salary is in the low- to mid-30s. This is a full-time position that includes health insurance immediately and short-term disability insurance beginning in September, a flexplan, and 401k with employer contribution after one year. Hours are flexible, and work environment is family-friendly. Some weekend and evening work is required. Please send your resume with a cover letter to Teresa Opheim by April 27th. Email submissions or snail mail are both fine: teresa@practicalfarmers.org, 137 Lynn Ave., Suite 200, Ames, IA 50014. Practical Farmers of Iowa includes a diverse group of farmers and nonfarmers. Corn, soybeans, beef cattle, and hay are the top enterprises for PFI farmers, although many have a variety of other operations, including fruits and vegetables. PFI’s programming stresses farmer-to-farmer networking through research and demonstration, field days, conferences, and more. For more information, call 515-232-5661 or visit www.practicalfarmers.org.
Apply To:	teresa@practicalfarmers.org
Application Deadline	April 27, 2009