In 2017 the Center for Land-Based Learning launched the first registered apprenticeship program for a Beginning Farm and Ranch Manager in California. Through partnership with a local farm and state funding, this program was developed to address the shortage of farm managers and supervisors on California farms and ranches as they begin to retire. At the same time, the goal was to develop a statewide, high-quality, professional training program for aspiring farmers to have a pathway into a stable career in farming. The Apprenticeship program is now expanding to include other occupations in agriculture that are ripe for the apprenticeship model.
Job Description
The Center for Land-Based Learning is hiring an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, based at our headquarters at 40140 Best Ranch Rd, Woodland, CA. During the Covid-19 pandemic, this position will be able to work remotely. The Coordinator will report to the Apprenticeship Program Manager. The position is hourly and may include travel and overnight stays, occasionally, once these activities resume.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Review and process apprenticeship applications
- Lead apprentice interviews and selection
- Conduct scheduled visits to the farm sites to assess the program experience for apprentices and employers
- Collect Program feedback from communication with apprentices and employers
- Assist in updating policies, rules and regulations of the program
- Coordinate and perform apprentice case management, tracking, paperwork, and evaluation activities
- Assist with Apprenticeship Program Committee coordination, communication, and administrative activities
- Assist with developing curriculum and expanding the program
- Assist with apprenticeship recruitment and outreach efforts, as needed
- Assist with Land-Based Learning events (fundraisers, donor appreciation events, open houses, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
Please visit our website for the full job description & application instructions: www.landbasedlearning.org/job-opportunities
Name:
Center for Land-Based Learning
City:
Woodland