Regional Coordinator

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UVM Extension’s Migrant Health Program is seeking to fill two Regional Coordinator Positions, to conduct field outreach to agricultural communities in the Northeast Kingdom region or the Central West region of Vermont. Each coordinator will connect with and effectively implement educational services, activities, and projects for farm workers. Identify, enroll, and support migratory agricultural youth eligible for the ESSA Title I Part C Migrant Education Program (MEP) to ensure such youth receive full and appropriate educational support services that assist them in overcoming educational disruption, cultural/language barriers, and social isolation resulting from repeated moves.

Travel extensively throughout the region in coordination with a statewide team of outreach professionals to support program objectives. Communicate effectively with a broad range of people in English and Spanish, working with interpretation services for other languages as needed.

Each position is currently expected to work a minimum of a .75 (28.12 hours per week) FTE with full benefits but may have the option increase to a 1.0 (37.5 hours per week) FTE based on workload and funding.

Applicants should please specify if you would like to be considered to fill the role in the Northeast Kingdom, (based out of St. Johnsbury, Newport or Morrisville), or the Central West region (based out of Middlebury or South Burlington, in their cover letter.

• Undergraduate degree and one to two years’ related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Willingness to travel extensively within Vermont and work a flexible schedule, which at times will include long days, evenings, and weekends.
• Strong team player capable of independently implementing coordinated work plans and using sound judgement to prioritize, respond to, and complete tasks; agility to adapt daily and weekly work plans based on factors such as participant availability, shifting needs, and weather conditions.
• Proficient in English and Spanish with demonstrated cultural humility.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with experience and capacity to work effectively with diverse audiences with different needs and interests.
• Proficient computer and multimedia telecommunication skills for work on a distributed team.

• Experience with rural farm/agricultural families and/or under-resourced populations.
• Familiarity with Vermont public school system, adult education, and healthcare/social service access.
• Experience with collaboration on a distributed team.

Anticipated Pay Range $21.80/hour to $25.50/hour

Position will be based out of an Extension Field office in territory area.

Position is at a .75

FTE (28.13 hours per week).

Probationary period of 120 days is mandatory for external applicants.

Extensive travel throughout region.

Must be able to work occasional odd hours and weekends.

Travel may be in inclement weather on backroads.

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