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Adult Education Program Specialist

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Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education - Career Technical & Agricultural Education is hiring for an Adult Agriculture Education Specialist. The Adult Education Program Specialist must be able to effectively and efficiently deliver educational programs for Agricultural Education teachers (CTAERN) and members involved in the Georgia FFA Alumni/Young Farmers Association. This position builds connections between FFA, FFA Alumni, Young Farmers and other organizations that deliver high quality education programs and provide specialized assistance to teachers of agriculture and Alumni/GYFA members to meet the needs of producers, consumers, and all interested persons in the areas of agriculture and agriculture business. This position will also plan, prioritize and deliver educational programs and activities for agricultural teachers, students, and Alumni/GYFA Members. Duties for this include but are not limited to:

Description of Specific Duties

Administrative Duties

• Provide administrative support and guidance for the Georgia FFA Alumni and Georgia Young Farmer Association events and activities.

• Develop the annual operating budget for the Georgia FFA Alumni and Georgia Young Farmer Association with their respective boards. Accepts and records receipts and disbursements and prepares monthly financial reports for committee members.

• Develop program and meeting schedules / agendas for the Georgia FFA Alumni and Georgia Young Farmer Association.

• Manages the membership and other databases for the Georgia FFA Alumni and Georgia Young Farmer Association.

• Communicate frequently with the Georgia FFA Alumni and Georgia Young Farmer Association Board of Directors and membership. Attend various activities and meetings as a representative of the Georgia Agricultural Education program.

• Assist the Agricultural Education program manager and region coordinators in working with teachers and administrators to develop balanced programs in each local agricultural education program.

• Provide region coordinators with information related to Young Farmer participation in award activities and state-level programs

• Provide accountability data related to the Young Farmer program by compiling Effectiveness Standards evaluation data.

• Maintain and update GYFA and Georgia FFA Alumni by-laws.

Program Development Duties

• Provide technical assistance in conducting the calendar of events for the Georgia Young Farmers Association Board of Directors including the GYFA Annual Convention, Summer Tour, the Legislative Day in Atlanta, Region GYFA Caucuses, Events for GYFA at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, and various award programs related to the program of work and the calendar of events. This shall also include the Georgia FFA Alumni calendar of events

• Recruit new Georgia FFA Alumni and Georgia Young Farmer Association members

• Maintain and process Chartering / Reactivating packets

• Provide technical assistance for the GYFA magazine, Alumni newsletter, websites and social media outlets

• Georgia Young Farmer Association (GYFA) Executive Secretary

• Georgia FFA Alumni Executive Director

• Professional Learning Coordinator (CTAERN)

Support

• Serve as a liaison and resource with CTAERN to identify professional learning needs and/or coordinating professional learning services

• Coordinate with Agriculture Education Leadership team and CTAERN to develop and provide staff development in program areas that will serve teachers and students of agricultural education with the most up-to-date and advanced information available

• Provide training for teachers and students that participate in the GYFA and Alumni events and award activities

• Assist the State Program Manager, the region coordinators, the GYFA Board of Directors, and the Georgia FFA Alumni Council in developing new and visionary educational programs that are designed to meet the mission and goals for Agricultural Education

• Serves as a liaison between the agricultural education program and the agricultural industry

• Required Skills

• Ability to think strategically and align short and long-range goals and resources

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with diverse people and ideas

• Ability to work and lead in a team environment

• Demonstrate collaboration, consensus-building and networking skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership and subject matter skills

• Well defined organizational skills

• Provide additional duties as directed by the State Program Manager of Agricultural Education

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

High school diploma/GED and seven (7) years of program management experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Education Prgm Spec 3 (EDP032) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: EDU09XT

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: Comm. with experience

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Nov 6, 2025