Temporary Veteran Agricultural Services Support Specialist

Overview

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) seeks a Veteran Agricultural Services Support Specialist to strengthen and expand apprenticeship opportunities for military veterans pursuing educational opportunities in sustainable agriculture and food systems. This position provides direct support to veterans enrolled in registered apprenticeship programs, assists with veteran recruitment, program administration, and helps coordinate services between veterans, farmers, and CEFS staff. The Specialist will evaluate the feasibility of creating a pre-apprenticeship program that is also a Skillbridge program.

The Specialist will serve as a consistent point of contact for veterans, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and resource navigation to ensure program success and compliance with GI Bill and DoD Skill Bridge requirements.

Veteran Support & Advising

• Serve as a primary point of contact for veterans in CEFS apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
• Conduct regular check-ins with veterans to track progress, troubleshoot issues, and connect participants with resources.
• Assist veterans with navigating GI Bill and VA education benefits, including Post-9/11 and VR&E paperwork.
• Support veterans in identifying career goals, professional development opportunities, and post-apprenticeship pathways.

Farmer & Host Site Support

• Conduct check-ins with farmer mentors to assess site needs, ensure compliance, and identify opportunities for additional support.
• Provide technical and administrative assistance to farmer mentors to strengthen program quality.

Program Administration & Compliance

• Manage registration and administrative requirements for Department of Defense Skill Bridge pre-apprenticeships.
• Maintain records for GI Bill, VA, and apprenticeship compliance reporting.
• Assist with stipend calculations, tool orders, and other program logistics as needed.

Recruitment & Outreach

• Recruit veterans into CEFS apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs through outreach, partnerships, and events.
• Represent CEFS at veteran-focused events, agricultural conferences, and career fairs.

Program Development & Team Support

• Participate in apprenticeship strategy, evaluation, agricultural education, and Career Pathways Initiative meetings.
• Assist with planning and coordinating program events and workshops for veterans.
• Contribute to grant applications, reporting, and program evaluation as needed.

Is Time Limited:

No

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free

Attain Work-life balance with childcare discounts, wellness & recreation membership, and wellness programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and benefits eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and employer sponsored plans can be found within the links offered.

Job City & State: Beltsville, MD

Department: CEFS

Classification

Title:

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title: Temporary Veteran Agricultural Services Support Specialist

Work Schedule: 10-15 hours per week

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• n/a

• MS degree in agriculture and/or agriculture education and at least 10 years experience working with veterans and at least 5 years of agricultural education experience

• Experience working with veterans, military-connected populations, and agricultural education/training programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to build rapport with diverse participants and partners.
• Familiarity and experience working with veteran benefit programs (e.g., GI Bill, Skill Bridge, VR&E)

• Experience in sustainable agriculture, farm business management, or agricultural workforce development.
• Experience with grant administration, event planning, and multi-stakeholder program coordination

• Valid driver’s license

Valid NC Driver's License required?:
No

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