Japanese Agricultural Training Program (JATP) Agriculture Trainer
Japanese Agricultural Training Program (JATP) Agriculture Trainer
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Position Summary
Big Bend Community College (BBCC) a rural college serving vibrant culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Agriculture Trainer in the colleges Japanese Agricultural Training Program (JATP).This position will teach general agriculture vocabulary and American agriculture basics as it relates to fruit vegetables livestock horticulture and other assigned topics to Japanese Agriculture Trainees as well as other assigned duties.
The JATP Instructional Training Program runs from June 23 August 20 2025 with an estimated 40 contracted days at $175 per day. Plus a farm equipment and machine operation training stipend and field trip stipend.
The Japanese Agricultural Training Program is a work/training educational program for Japanese students to come to the USA. The training is an intensive 9 week program with English Spanish and agricultural instruction.
The Japanese Agricultural Training Program was visualized as a means of improving Japans agriculture via the teaching of U.S. technology and farming methods. Todays JATP represents a continuing effort not only to improve agriculture in Japan but also to promote greater understanding between Japan and the United States. Academic as well as comprehensive onthefarm training is used to accomplish this. Additionally trainee insight into American culture and institutions is developed through participation in host family and community activities.
BBCCs organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally steered by our mission and vision.Vision: To become our communities first choice to dream learn and succeed.
Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success
Our guiding principles are a call to action establishing a standard for how we interact with each other present BBCC in the community serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.
Guiding Principles
Honor our Role as a HispanicServing Institution
Advocate for Equity Inclusion & Diversity
Embrace our Workplace Norms
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate All
If you share these values we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.
This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by May 23 2025. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time so a prompt response is encouraged.
Essential Job Duties
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Teach general agriculture vocabulary.
- Teach American agriculture basics as it relates to fruit vegetables livestock horticulture and other assigned topics.
- Follow curriculum and lesson plan schedule.
- Provide agriculture demonstrations and training.
- Organize and schedule agriculture field trips.
- Communicate with trainees and JATP Director.
- Attend extracurricular activities.
- Drive 11passenger van to transport trainees when needed.
- Other duties as requested by the JATP Director.
Minimum & Desirable Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:- 5 yearsof Agriculture industryexperience.
- Ag instructor must possess strong leadership and organization skills.
- Strong written electronic and verbal communication skills.
- Valid drivers license and auto insurance.
Desirable Qualifications:- Teaching experience.
- Agricultural or related degree.
- Knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture.
- Experience teaching English as a second language.
Application Instructions
This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by May 23 2025. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time so a prompt response is encouraged.
To qualify for consideration applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet which includes the following:
- BBCC Online application.
- Cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
- Comprehensive resume or CV.*
- Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
- Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*
NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of See Resume may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents submitted but not requested by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy diversity statement letters of recommendation student evaluations performance evaluations etc.
BBCCreserves the right to not fill this position reject all applicants reopen the position or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the Colleges discretion.
This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified at any time without notice.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers. By law postsecondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.
Prior to employment a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform the position.
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.
COMPENSATION:
This position has an estimated 40 contracted days at $175 per day. Plus a farm equipment and machine operation training stipend and field trip stipend.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE Moses Lake WA 98837;or via email at.
DRUG AND ALCOHOLFREE CAMPUS:
In compliance with state and federal regulations BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcoholfree campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCCs policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or overthecounter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on thepolicies pageof the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at.
BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:
BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students employees and community. Detailed information regarding campus security crime statistics for the most recentthree year period and other information is available on theCampus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression religion age color creed national or ethnic origin physical mental or sensory disability use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability marital status pregnancy status or families with children a mother breastfeeding her child AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C genetic information and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.
Employment Type
Part-Time
