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AgCorps MFU Education Specialist

Great Falls is often referred to as Montana's basecamp with just over 60,000 people it is centrally located and home to an international airport. The city is halfway between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, nestled in between 4 mountain ranges, 3 rivers, 2 wilderness areas and 1 wildlife refuge, adventure is easily accessible in every direction. Stretch your legs on the picturesque 53 miles of trail that run along the famed Missouri River flowing right through town. The Montana Farmer's Union is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the agricultural way of life. One of the three pillars of MFU is Education. This member will focus on developing the youth education programs that MFU is able to provide. One of their main duties will be to assist in the creation of a garden to be utilized at summer camp. This position will be about 70% in the field and 30% in an office environment. Transportation or mileage reimbursement for program activities will be provided as funding permits.

Member Duties : This is a full-time 1700 hour position. As the education specialist you will: • Assist camp director and education director with planning and execution MFU kid's camps and day camps around the state • Help maintain the garden at the MFU summer camp facility • Support the MFU kids camps through instruction and general support • Provide Ag focused lessons to youth throughout the summer • Create educational materials to distribute statewide • Support Ambassadors at community events and state-wide Day Camps • Support MFU events in both planning and execution • Writing assistance for MFU magazine • Attendance to mandatory trainings (Orientation, Symposium, mid-service training and end of service training) • Participate in evaluation and reporting (monthly reporting, bi-weekly timesheet submission and monthly check-in calls)

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Education , Environment , Public Speaking , Leadership , General Skills , Community Organization , Youth Development , Communications , Team Work .

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