PROGRAM COORDINATOR – CLIMATE - SMART FOOD-ENERGY-WATER SYSTEMS

The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Program Coordinator for Climate-Smart Food-Energy-Water Systems in Edinburg, Texas. The role involves coordinating sustainable agricultural practices, recruiting and training producers, and managing program deliverables. Responsibilities include outreach, technical assistance, staff supervision, and developing relationships with stakeholders. A bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required. The position is not remote and involves in-person activities.
Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SRGV6948

Working Title PROGRAM COORDINATOR – CLIMATE - SMART FOOD-ENERGY-WATER
SYSTEMS
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Edinburg, Texas
Department College of Sciences / School of Earth Environmental and Marine
Sciences
FTE 1
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job

To assist in the operation of a program and/or multiple projects focusing on
sustainable food-energy-water systems, including, but not limited to, the co-
location of solar power and agriculture (“agrivoltaics”), as well as solar
power and irrigation infrastructure (“aquavoltaics”). Responsible for the
recruitment, technical assistance and training of small-scale producers,
exercising independent judgment and authority as required. Responsible for all
phases of the program, including program deliverables, program promotion,
staff supervision, planning, innovation, and reporting to funding agencies. To
coordinate, assist and be a resource for small- and mid-size agricultural
producers in the Rio Grande Valley to start and develop climate-smart
operations.

Description of Duties
• Coordinates various activities of agricultural and rural development
programs, including outreach activities with agricultural producers and
rural communities.
• Leads recruitment of agricultural producers to implement climate-smart
practices.
• Provides training and hands-on technical assistance on sustainable
production practices to agricultural producers and organizations.
• Provides work and instruction in the performance of a variety of
maintenance and light repair tasks linked to climate-smart practices.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with
internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated
with and/or receiving benefit from the program.
• Helps/trains customers with agricultural site selection and preparation,
production, harvesting, and marketing.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program's
mission and goals.
• Assists others in writing and developing grant proposals for funding
projects.
• Provides appropriate project reports and evaluations as required.
• Drafts brochures, letters, agendas, and contracts.
• May plan, develop, organize, and coordinate research and survey designs.
• Provides staff development, onsite demonstrations, and field-based
experiences for faculty, students, and community partners related to
climate-smart agriculture.
• Coordinates and delivers mentoring, counseling, teaching, and/or training
activities—performed in person and remotely—of the program.
• Represents department in official functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience
• Three (3) years of experience performing closely related duties such as
coordinating and/or performing outreach and community education in topics
covering environmental sustainability and/or agriculture or related
experience in the appropriate field of the program, or
• One (1) year of the required experience with a Master's degree, or
• Five (5) years of the required experience with an Associate Degree or 60
hours of College Credit, or
• Seven (7) years of the required experience with a High School Diploma or
equivalent.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with federal agencies (e.g. USDA).

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. May occasionaly use farm and agricultural-
related equipment, such as mowers and trimmers may be needed, as well as
operation of general tools, such as screwdrivers, hoes and shovels, wrenches,
and pliers.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties, including
occasional lifting and physical activities related to farming and ranching.
Normal office, classroom, or outside environment. Some travel, and occasional
weekend and evening work may be required. The program may require the ability
to drive a car for local or distant travel for consultation, training,
meetings, or on-site demonstrations. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which
requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students,
and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer
skills, familiarity with MS software and videoconferencing software.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Independent decision making and problem-
solving ability. Must demonstrate effective project promotion skills, and the
ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and
external agencies and entities.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 08/10/2023
Grant Funded Position Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 07/31/2027

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and
ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to
race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected
veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government
requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and
activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and
differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential
information from the documents you attach with your application. The
confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are
advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the
department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated
close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three
(3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at
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Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to
change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the
Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
• Are you a current UTRGV employee?
• Yes
• No
• Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
• Please select your highest level of completed education.
• 6th grade education
• 10th grade education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
• Masters Degree from an accredited university
• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
• None of the above
• Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)
• Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• Over 10 years
• Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
• Yes
• No
Applicant Documents

Required Documents
• Resume

Optional Documents
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Certifications and Licenses
• Training Certificates
• Other Document
• List of 3 References
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Additional Document