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The role will help lead and manage a menu of “Grow Your Own” projects designed to support Faribault individuals interested in careers in education (including and especially those interested in teaching careers). This is a grant-funded position, with funding support through the 2029-2030 school year.
- Serve as the primary contact and coordinator for all Grow Your Own initiatives within Faribault Public Schools.
- Develop and implement a marketing and outreach plan to promote Grow Your Own opportunities across the district and community.
- Lead recruitment efforts and assist potential candidates with fellowship applications and entry into education pathways.
- Provide staff support to the Faribault Teaching Fellows Council and Rice County Early Childhood Fellows Council, including recruitment and candidate selection.
- Recruit, train, and support Mentor Teachers working with participants in Grow Your Own programs.
- Facilitate biweekly navigation meetings with middle and high school students in the Future Faribault Teachers program and HS RISE program.
- Organize and lead Future Teacher Clubs at Faribault Middle School and Faribault High School.
- Coordinate group college visits to Minnesota post secondary institutions for students exploring education careers.
- Support and help supervise an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow assigned to the project.
- Assist participants with college applications and financial aid paperwork.
- Collect, track, and report data for program evaluation and grant compliance.
- Contribute to all required state and grant reports related to Grow Your Own programming.
- Maintain website and update flyers as needed.
Preferred Qualities:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or Somali.
- Prior experience in academic advising, project management, community outreach, or grant-funded initiatives.
- Familiarity with Faribault and its community organizations, or willingness to learn
Requirements
Required Qualities
- Post secondary degree (preferably in education, social work, counseling, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- Proven ability to build positive relationships with youth and adult partners.
- Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to balance long-term goals with day-to-day operations.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to engage with multiple perspectives.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Willingness to work select evenings and weekends as needed.
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
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