PT Farm Technician

PT - Farm Technician

Summary of Function:
Grant-funded position. The Technician will provide critical assistance in the farm and greenhouse lab and outreach support to the Director of Agriculture for the success of the grants Growing Opportunities for Agricultural Learning in the Southwest (GOALS). Provide career development education and advisement services to program participants ensuring vocational training educational opportunities career development and access to resources necessary to transition program participants into long-term career success.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. Facilitates the development of the GOALs grant project in coordination with the Project Director.
  
• Conduct outreach activities with high school college university and industry stakeholders to meet the objectives of the grant project.
  
• Schedule and promote the offering of industry CEU and AG courses in coordination with the PI and Ag Director.
  
• Provide project administrative work.
  
• Coordinate and oversee the Program Ambassadors.
  
• Assist the Project Director and Co-Director with grant project reporting.
  
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in a related field with a minimum of two years of clerical and computer experience OR
  
• High School Diploma with a minimum of four years of clerical and computer experience
  
• Grant experience (preferred)
  
• Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials including English/Spanish as relevant to the position

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona Drivers License or Equivalent

Classification:

• Non-Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule:

• Part-time
  
• Up to 19 hours per week in-person
  
• Work flexible schedule to meet the program department and/or institutional needs which may include Fridays nights and/or weekends

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret apply and follow college policies and procedures
  
• Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure workflow and operating procedures
  
• Skill in current technologies and word processing database presentation and spreadsheet software specifically Microsoft Office applications Windows college system platforms software and applications especially those specific to the department operations
  
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage ones own time
  
• Skill in performing a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature
  
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
  
• Ability to organize prioritize follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with close attention to detail
  
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
  
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner
  
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally in writing and in a public setting and to relate to others in a professional manner
  
• Ability to be flexible and supportive positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA and privacy guidelines
  
• Ability to supervise and schedule the work of others
  
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic workload and demands
  
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
  
• Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent situations
  
• Ability to demonstrate integrity professionalism and civility in all job-related actions
  
• Ability to analyze problems identify solutions and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
  
• Ability to establish and maintain positive effective and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization students and the public

Work Environment:

• Inside office environment with normal noise and lighting levels
  
• Work is performed in an open office environment with staff students and community contact and interruptions
  
• Working environment may include various locations across the service district with varying noise levels indoor and/or outdoor locations as needed to support program department or institutional needs
  

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
  
• May lift carry push and/or pull at times a minimum of 10 pounds
  
• Occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and/or twist

Travel:

• No Travel Required

Note:

• Location: Yuma Campus
  
• Not Benefits Eligible
  
• Grant Funded (CTE Innovations Grant) contingent upon continued funding
  
• The statements within this document describe the general nature level and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities demands and skills required of personnel so classified.
  
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add delete or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.
  

POSTING DATE:
June 11 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail fax or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

1. Completed Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: / FAX: / TTY:
Email:

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

IC