Small Farms Program Coordinator (Benton & Lane Counties) at Oregon State University in Corvallis

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Important Notifications: Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline. Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply. Department: Division of Extension and Engagement - Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 29, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following digital documents: 1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume. (Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography.) 2. Cover letter that addresses each required qualification Due to funding, OSU will not sponsor immigration work authorization for this position (e.g., H-1B, etc.). Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. For additional information please contact: Chrissy Lucas-Woodruff Chrissy.Lucas@oregonstate.edu Job Summary: The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a Small Farms Program Coordinator for the Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Program. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position that serves Benton and Lane counties. Due to funding, OSU will not sponsor immigration work authorization for this position (e.g., H-1B, etc.). The mission of the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is to work with communities throughout Oregon to support lifelong learning and co-create innovative solutions to address local challenges. Together, we envision a future where Oregon’s people, communities and ecosystems prosper. This Small Farms Program Coordinator is with the division’s Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources program and plans, organizes, coordinates, evaluates and participates in the Small Farms education programs in Benton and Lane counties. This Coordinator plans, monitors, and reports performance against program goals and objectives and ensures program results, as well as interacts with internal and external program or project stakeholders to build program support. This position will require traveling/driving throughout Benton and Lane counties. Key Responsibilities: Serve as first point of contact for the Small Farms program in Benton County and as a program coordinator in Lane County, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive customer service for all. Provide logistical and other program delivery and evaluation support for workshops, classes, farm tours, and other educational events for Small Farm Program. Promote and market Small Farms non-credit educational programs using mixed media in conjunction with other staff, such as generating news releases and other advertising for events, client correspondence and telephone contacts. Participate in outreach programs aimed at serving broad and diverse populations. Contribute to a safe and inclusive environment for all. Serve as a member of the Ask Extension question monitor team, responding to and routing public inquiries submitted through the online Ask Extension system to appropriate OSU Extension experts, with a focus on horticulture, agriculture and small farms topics. Assist with the development or revision of teaching materials and other outreach materials. Collaborate with faculty on needs assessments to identify and engage local partners, clientele and underserved populations to aid in the design and delivery of non-credit educational programs. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, crops and soil, education, or closely related field. Experien