Farm and Outreach Coordinator

Farm and Outreach Coordinator

Requisition ID req2104

Department College Farm

Campus RC-Rock Creek Campus

Employment Type Academic Professional

Best Consideration Date 4/15/2024

Position Summary Are you passionate about animals, farms, and education? Portland Community College is looking for a Farm & Outreach Coordinator to manage the Rock Creek Farm.

The Farm & Outreach Coordinator provides care and management of the farm animals used in the Veterinary Technology program, maintains the Rock Creek campus farm and its facilities and equipment, and assists in the financial operation of the farm. The coordinator also develops partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that leverage the farm’s resources to meet the priorities of the college, its programs, and the community. This is a critical set of responsibilities that impacts animal welfare, community relations, and the health of the Veterinary Technology program.

Due to the potential need for round-the-clock caretaking, the position includes a three-bedroom house, located on the Rock Creek campus for the Coordinator to reside.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Basic husbandry of farm animals including feeding, watering, and daily assessment of health
• Prompt communication of animal abnormalities or concerns to the USDA attending veterinarian
• Breeding management and appropriate management of birthing for cows and small ruminants
• Financial management of farm budget; balancing expenses vs. revenue streams
• Collaboration and communication with veterinary technology program staff and faculty to ensure appropriate animal medical care, appropriate herd sizes, and support for veterinary technology classes
• Collaboration with community partners to develop and host outreach activities with community farm stakeholders
• Facilities and pasture evaluation, maintenance, and upkeep
• Management of part time student employees

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/farm-outreach-coordinator/

Candidate Profile

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.

Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to ongoing learning about farm animal care and farm management.
• Ability to work both independently, as well as part of the veterinary team, to make decisions about animal care in compliance with program, college, and USDA regulations.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring budgets and making fiscally responsible expenditure decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

• Associate degree in Animal Science, Agriculture or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience working with farm animals including cattle, sheep and horses; and operating and performing minor troubleshooting of farm equipment, specifically tractors in various applications including bailing, and planting, harvesting and maintaining various field crops.

Position Grade 3

Starting Salary Expectations The first two steps of the range are: $56,139.00 and $58,105.00 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.

Position Grade Salary Range $56139 to $97344 Annual Salary

FTE 1

PCC Benefits

PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee’s Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age. Partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions (full-time employees only).

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

• Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 24 hours of additional personal leave days per year
• 12 Paid holidays

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Work Environment

Work occurs outdoors and in outdoor structures (farm buildings and shop). Exposure to noise from equipment, dead or diseased animals, odors from livestock and plant amendments. Work hours vary with the season and requirements of the farm, livestock and programs.

Physical Requirements

Requires considerable physical effort including heavy lifting, digging, equipment operation and the use of tools, handling of large animals (e.g., cattle, sheep, horses), and extensive walking/standing.

Background Check Required Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans’ Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

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