Agriculture Advisor (Part-time)
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, VA, United States
Position: Agriculture Advisor (Part-time) – 1500 hours within a 12‑month period, no benefits. Potential eligibility for educational assistance for BRCC classes and job‑related training and/or certifications.
Work Schedule
Weekday hours with some evening work.
Telework
No telework options.
Job Duties
Program Activities & Club Advising
Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and communication for program activities.
Organize and advise collegiate FFA activities to support local FFA chapter activities.
Industry & Community Partnerships
Build and maintain relationships with agricultural employers, industry groups, educational institutions, and community organizations.
Participate in Agriculture Advisory Board meetings.
Represent the organization at agriculture events, conferences, and networking functions.
Outreach & Marketing
Create outreach plans to promote agriculture careers and program opportunities.
Develop recruitment materials, social media content, and presentations tailored to students and industry partners.
Host workshops, information sessions, and community engagement events.
Reporting
Maintain accurate records of recruitment metrics, program participation, placements, and partnership engagement.
Budget & Grant Support
Assist with budgeting for program activities, recruitment efforts, and outreach initiatives.
Support grant proposal development and ensure ongoing compliance with grant requirements.
Track expenditures and align program operations with financial guidelines.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Qualifications
Understanding of agricultural industries, career opportunities, and trends.
Ability to advise student organizations and coordinate related events.
Strong organizational, record‑keeping, and multi‑tasking skills, with attention to detail.
Strong relationship‑building, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Public speaking and presentation skills for hosting workshops, information sessions, and community events.
Ability to create outreach strategies and develop related materials and presentations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentations) and ability to easily learn new computer systems/applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Passion for agricultural education, workforce development, and student success.
Additional Considerations
Experience coordinating events, workshops, or educational programs.
Experience advising student organizations, clubs, or youth leadership programs (FFA, 4‑H, collegiate groups).
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with employers, industry groups, educational institutions, and community organizations.
Experience developing and implementing outreach or recruitment strategies.
Relevant experience, training, education, and/or experience.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Work Schedule
Weekday hours with some evening work.
Telework
No telework options.
Job Duties
Program Activities & Club Advising
Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and communication for program activities.
Organize and advise collegiate FFA activities to support local FFA chapter activities.
Industry & Community Partnerships
Build and maintain relationships with agricultural employers, industry groups, educational institutions, and community organizations.
Participate in Agriculture Advisory Board meetings.
Represent the organization at agriculture events, conferences, and networking functions.
Outreach & Marketing
Create outreach plans to promote agriculture careers and program opportunities.
Develop recruitment materials, social media content, and presentations tailored to students and industry partners.
Host workshops, information sessions, and community engagement events.
Reporting
Maintain accurate records of recruitment metrics, program participation, placements, and partnership engagement.
Budget & Grant Support
Assist with budgeting for program activities, recruitment efforts, and outreach initiatives.
Support grant proposal development and ensure ongoing compliance with grant requirements.
Track expenditures and align program operations with financial guidelines.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Qualifications
Understanding of agricultural industries, career opportunities, and trends.
Ability to advise student organizations and coordinate related events.
Strong organizational, record‑keeping, and multi‑tasking skills, with attention to detail.
Strong relationship‑building, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Public speaking and presentation skills for hosting workshops, information sessions, and community events.
Ability to create outreach strategies and develop related materials and presentations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentations) and ability to easily learn new computer systems/applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Passion for agricultural education, workforce development, and student success.
Additional Considerations
Experience coordinating events, workshops, or educational programs.
Experience advising student organizations, clubs, or youth leadership programs (FFA, 4‑H, collegiate groups).
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with employers, industry groups, educational institutions, and community organizations.
Experience developing and implementing outreach or recruitment strategies.
Relevant experience, training, education, and/or experience.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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