Grow Your Own Coordinator (Districtwide)

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 2027-28 school year.

• Serve as the primary contact for the menu of Grow Your Own initiatives within Faribault Public Schools
• Develop and implement a marketing and outreach plan about the Faribault Grow Your Own opportunities
• Lead recruitment efforts for the Grow Your Own pathways, including assisting potential candidates with their fellowship applications
• Provide staff support to the Faribault Teaching Fellows Council and the Rice County Early Childhood Fellows Council, who will oversee selection of local Grow Your Own recipients
• Recruit, train, and support the Mentor Teachers working with Grow Your Own candidates in different Faribault Grow Your Own programs
• Complete biweekly navigation meetings with middle and high school students in the Future Faribault Teachers Grow Your Own program
• Organize and lead Future Teacher Clubs at Faribault Middle School and Faribault High School
• Assist with arranging group college visits to Minnesota postsecondary institutions for students interested in education careers
• Assist with the supervision of the project’s AmeriCorps Promise Fellow
• Assist Grow Your Own participants with their postsecondary applications and financial aid paperwork
• Complete required data tracking and evaluation implementation
• Assist with all required grant reports

Required qualities

• Postsecondary degree, preferably in education, social work, or counseling or comparable experience
• Ability to quickly build positive relationships with youth and adult partners
• Ability to maintain focus on long-range goals while simultaneously carrying out intermediate action steps
• Ability to understand multiple diverse perspectives and build consensus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with superior attention to detail
• Capable of completing work on time in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude – excellent ability to multitask and troubleshoot issues
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a member of a team
• Ability to work select evening and weekend hours
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and Google Suite

Preferred Qualities:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Somali
• Previous experience in academic advising, project management, community outreach, grant-funded initiatives, or related work
• Familiarity with Faribault and its organizations

Salary is $28.00/hour ($58,240/year), plus full benefits. 

Application Procedure:  Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us

Application review begins on May 15, 2024.  Position is open until filled.