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Date of Availability: 11/03/2025
Date Closing: 10/19/2025
Job Title:  Grow Your Own Coordinator (District wide)

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 2029-2030 school year.

• Serve as the primary contact and coordinator for all Grow Your Own initiatives within Faribault Public Schools.
• Develop and implement a marketing and outreach plan to promote Grow Your Own opportunities across the district and community.
• Lead recruitment efforts and assist potential candidates with fellowship applications and entry into education pathways.
• Provide staff support to the Faribault Teaching Fellows Council and Rice County Early Childhood Fellows Council, including recruitment and candidate selection.
• Recruit, train, and support Mentor Teachers working with participants in Grow Your Own programs.
• Facilitate biweekly navigation meetings with middle and high school students in the Future Faribault Teachers program and HS RISE program.
• Organize and lead Future Teacher Clubs at Faribault Middle School and Faribault High School.
• Coordinate group college visits to Minnesota post secondary institutions for students exploring education careers.
• Support and help supervise an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow assigned to the project.
• Assist participants with college applications and financial aid paperwork.
• Collect, track, and report data for program evaluation and grant compliance.
• Contribute to all required state and grant reports related to Grow Your Own programming.
• Maintain website and update flyers as needed. 

Required Qualities

• Post secondary degree (preferably in education, social work, counseling, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with youth and adult partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to balance long-term goals with day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to engage with multiple perspectives.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work select evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualities:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Somali.
• Prior experience in academic advising, project management, community outreach, or grant-funded initiatives.
• Familiarity with Faribault and its community organizations, or willingness to learn. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• $28.00/hour ($58,240 annually) with full district benefits.
• Access to a state-of-the-art fitness center and 1:1 staff technology.
• Supportive work-life balance culture.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

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

Application review begins on October 19th, 2025.  Position is open until filled.

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