Program Coordinator II

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Program Coordinator II
Department Agricultural Economics-0828
Requisition Number S_240156
Posting Open Date 02/19/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/05/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.
We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans with university match
  • Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents


We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
As the Program Coordinator II, you will:
  • Encourage the production, marketing, and purchasing of local foods through outreach, promotion, collaboration, and educational activities.
  • Assist local food groups in forming cooperative businesses. This may include facilitation, providing resources, technical assistance, education, and referrals. Knowledge of the local foods system is critical to assist these new businesses in their endeavors.
  • Network and collaborate with staff and faculty on campus and external partners to increase local foods market share in both rural and urban environments.
  • Educate the public about the benefits of local foods systems (economic, environmental, and social) and how they can access local foods.
  • Seek and secure memberships for the sustainability of the program, as well as secure grants to further the work of the program focused primarily on the Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska (BFBLN) program.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in program communication and information coordination roles.
  • Experience implementing and delivering educational programming.
  • Knowledge local food systems.
  • Experience must demonstrate excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
  • Word processing and presentation software program skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, or related field.
  • Experience managing a large scale project.
  • Experience with program evaluation. Experience with food cooperatives.
  • Experience organizing events.
  • Grant writing experience.
  • Promotional/marketing skills.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $45,000/yr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
CJ Henry
[email protected]
402-472-7664
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date

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