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Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is dedicated to connecting kids and agriculture through curriculum-based programs and resources. To achieve this, AITC-SK liaises with the agriculture and education sectors across Saskatchewan to develop and deliver quality teaching resources and organize hands-on outreach programs for students. We are seeking an individual who is knowledgeable about agriculture and passionate about providing excellent learning opportunities for young people to manage a number of outreach programs across the province.
The Programs Manager will be responsible for organizing and coordinating the logistics for outreach programs within their portfolio. The ideal candidate will have the skills and personality necessary to build and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations, industry presenters, volunteers, teachers, funders, and other AITC staff. A solid background, experience, and understanding of agriculture will be necessary to develop and deliver quality programming that provides students with an opportunity to learn about modern agriculture and the important role it plays in our economy, culture, and community.
The successful program manager will have skills and experience in program/event management and the ability to understand the education curriculum. The programs manager will be responsible for developing and delivering presentations at various programs as well as in the classroom. The ideal candidate will be based out of Saskatoon or Regina; other locations will be considered. Regular travel around the province will be required. For a complete job description go to www.aitc.sk.ca
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- Database