ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not listed by importance or priority. Other duties may be assigned.

• Presents engaging MDC program to elementary school students at school assemblies according to established guidelines. Adapts program for age and time constraints when needed.
• Observes and monitors the animal for health and behavioral issues.
• Responds to students' behaviors appropriately using effective classroom management techniques.
• Prepares, manages, and utilizes presentation supplies and material appropriately.
• Instructors are expected to maintain a flexible schedule, with work hours that frequently begin earlier than a standard workday to accommodate school assembly times and regional travel logistics.
• Establishes and achieves goals for the MDC program for the assigned region. Monitors and reports progress made towards goals and makes adjustments in plans or work to ensure goals are met.
• Looks for opportunities to present MDC outside of traditional school settings, such as Ag days, fairs, community events and other mutually beneficial events to DCC and the dairy industry that align with Dairy Agricultural Literacy (DAL) objectives.
• Represents and participates at dairy industry-related events and gathers key information to inform DCC trends.
• Coordinates scheduling of schools with Dairy Community Advisor
• Assists with scheduling schools as needed.
• Communicates with scheduled schools and arranges logistics for MDC presentations.
• Collaborates with local dairy producers to arrange for the use of the cow and calf daily. Promotes and maintains effective working relationships with dairy producers.
• Maintains MDC truck and trailer in safe and clean condition and safely operates truck and trailer
• Conduct basic pre-trip and post-trip inspections to identify potential issues.
• Perform routine maintenance checks, including fluid levels, tire pressure, and securing loads.
• Report any major mechanical issues immediately.
• Completes and submits all required reports on time.
• Participates in media interviews as directed by DCC Communications.
• Performs daily animal care, cleanliness, and training by following humane animal care practices and safety standards.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and is comfortable working independently in a mobile, field-based environment.
• Supports Dairy Agricultural Education unit (DAE) DAL activities and opportunities as assigned by Manager.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Agricultural Education, Animal Science or related field; prefer six semesters Child Development and/or Elementary Education; plus six months to one year of related experience and/or training in working with elementary school-age children; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Have demonstrated ability in working with bovines. Must have basic knowledge of computer and be able to use standard business software and applications. Instructors require dynamic public speaking skills and an outgoing personality.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees of the organization, and members of the dairy industry. Must speak and interact effectively and positively with students, teachers, guests, colleagues, and supervisors. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or education/business community members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Ability to interpret an extensive array of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to evaluate a variety of situations for safety considerations and plan accordingly.

CERTIFICATES: Commercial Class A driver license (no air brakes); Certificate of Clearance from DOJ or fingerprints on file; Negative TB test. Teaching credential preferred.  DMV print-out at the time of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Upon request of the employee, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and walk or stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Must be able to push/manage a 700-1800 pound dairy cow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Upon request of the employee, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level and temperature vary depending on the location and weather.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must have the ability to establish, foster, and maintain positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in performing duties. Needs to be able to work without direct supervision. Some overnight travel and travel around the state is required. Must be able to travel in assigned geographical areas daily. The employee must be insurable under DCC’s automobile policy as a condition of employment.