Agriculture, Food Natural Resources Career Field Specialist; Education Specialist III

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Location:

Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate: $33.532
Job Posting: JR Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Field Specialist (Education Specialist III) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 01-27-2026

The Nebraska Career and Technical Education team is seeking an Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Field Specialist to provide statewide programmatic leadership, consultative services, and technical assistance to Nebraska schools, Educational Service Units (ESUs), teacher preparation institutions, and other educational entities related to Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (AFNR) and Nebraska FFA.

Join a fun, dedicated team of leaders committed to creating valuable resources for educators and providing opportunities for students to explore these growing, hands-on career fields. The ideal candidate will be a connector and visionary—dynamic, innovative, and adaptable—who thrives in a collaborative environment. If youre looking for an engaging role where you can work with passionate educators and impact students statewide, apply today!

Currently on a contract? Don’t worry! We’ll wait for the right candidate to be released from their contract.

The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.

Office

Location:

This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 9: $69,746.51/year
This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $28,400 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement for state plans, or 101% state-matched retirement for school plans
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

• Provides support related to content area standards implementation, assessment of learning, professional learning, and instructional resources within AFNR and Nebraska FFA.
• Develops, organizes, and coordinates the process to review and revise the Nebraska Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources standards, providing content area expertise to schools, ESUs, and postsecondary institutions.
• Develops and facilitates professional learning experiences and resources related to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career and Technical Education.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance on selecting and implementing high-quality, standards-aligned, instructional resources (e.g., curriculum, digital and open resources, assessment resources), and develops quality assurance processes.
• Conducts desk audits and on-site visits to monitor state and federal grant recipients and provide technical assistance related to the development and implementation of grants. Reviews and approves applications, amendments, and reports.
• Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships and serves as liaison among state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to achieve goals of Nebraska Career & Technical Education.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

This position requires approximately 80% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 20% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is also approximately ten days of overnight travel per year.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in the field of education or related subject…