Hiring for Summer 2023: Agriculture Education on the Move™ Internships

About:

Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ program is seeking a summer intern to assist in expanding agriculture education in the state of Missouri. Agriculture Education on the Move™ focuses on elementary agriculture science curriculum. Content includes crop, livestock, soil and water conservation, nutrition and careers in agriculture. Much of the internship will be spent teaching Agriculture Education on the Move™ curriculum. Orientation and background check will be provided. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter by November 22nd. 

Required Skills:

o   A passion for and basic knowledge of agriculture

o   Professionalism, responsibility and time management skills

o   Experience and a comfort level teaching young people

o   Willing to create a fun and enthusiastic learning environment for youth, ages 8-12

o   Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills

o   Willingness to travel

o   Self-directed, detail-oriented

Location

This internship is a contract position.  The selected individual will be working remotely with no designated office space.

Expectations:

  • The summer intern will spend the majority of their time teaching agriculture to young people. 

  • Instruct participants by teaching Agriculture Education on the Move™ curriculum

  • Settings include but not limited to: summer school programs, afterschool networks, STEM and related clubs and programs.

  • Assist in developing and implementing a regional marketing plan to expand activity in target areas

  • Assist at special events or activities, including presenting at Missouri FFA Camp and outreach at the Missouri State Fair

  • Represent Agriculture Education on the Move™ and Missouri Farmers Care at professional events

  • Provide social media content


To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter by November 22nd at the link below.

Heather Fletcher