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