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Northeast Iowa Community College
Director of National Education Center for Ag Safety (NECAS)
🇺🇸
Peosta, Iowa
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Full-Time
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$71K
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Other
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November 3rd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
National Education Center for Ag Safety (NECAS) is hiring a Director of National Education Center for Ag Safety. The Director coordinates and oversees the implementation of NECAS’s strategic plan, promotes its programs, secures funding, and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance program reach and effectiveness.
Highlights
- Serve as spokesperson and ambassador for NECAS, promoting mission and programs to diverse audiences.
- Develop funding opportunities including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships to ensure program sustainability.
- Maintain and build relationships with employers, industry leaders, community organizations, and government agencies.
- Oversee continuous quality improvement, program planning, instructor recruitment, and evaluation.
- Engage with NECAS Board to leverage expertise, provide orientation, and keep informed about program activities and opportunities.
- Collaborate with College marketing to increase visibility through media and digital communications.
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant professional experience preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Salary set at $71,456 annually, Pay Grade 12.
- Responsible for administrative oversight and ensuring effective processes supporting program delivery and compliance.
Director of National Education Center for Ag Safety (NECAS) Full Description
Director of National Education Center for Ag Safety (NECAS)
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title | Director of National Education Center for Ag Safety (NECAS)
Posting Number | S00576
Full-Time/Part-Time | Full Time
Work Schedule |
Salary | $71,456.00 Pay Grade 12
Campus/Center | Peosta
Location | Peosta, IA
Posting Number | S00576
Full-Time/Part-Time | Full Time
Work Schedule |
Salary | $71,456.00 Pay Grade 12
Campus/Center | Peosta
Location | Peosta, IA
Position Summary Information
Job Goal | The Director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) is responsible for coordination, oversight, and implementation of the NECAS strategic plan and focus. The Director has the responsibility of providing advice regarding the financial and business affairs of NECAS and providing a link between NECAS and the various community groups, agencies, and organizations with whom NECAS works. The Director provides administrative oversight of Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives, long range planning for the program and instructor continuing education.
Duties and Responsibilities | ESSENTIAL TASKS:The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Serves as a visible ambassador and spokesperson for NECAS, effectively communicating its mission, programs, impact, and successes to diverse audiences through public speaking engagements, conference presentations, media interviews, vendor and exhibit opportunities, and meetings with current and prospective clients and partners.
Actively promotes NECAS programs and services to prospective clients, employers, industry partners, and other stakeholders, identifying opportunities to expand participation, partnerships, and revenue.
Responsible for positive public relations between NECAS and all external constituencies, always representing NECAS in a favorable manner.
Identifies and pursues new funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, partnerships, donations, and other revenue sources that support the growth and long-term sustainability of NECAS programs and services.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with employers, industry leaders, community organizations, government agencies, educational partners, and other key stakeholders to advance the mission and reach of NECAS.
Initiates and develops collaborative programs and initiatives with external organizations that expand NECAS services, reach new audiences, and respond to emerging industry and safety needs.
Identifies and supports opportunities to increase awareness and visibility of NECAS through media, industry publications, digital communications, and other appropriate channels, in collaboration with College marketing and communications staff.
Qualifications | EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant professional experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess valid driver’s license.
Essential Functions | NECAS Board Relationships:Engages the NECAS Board as strategic partners, leveraging members’ expertise, industry connections, and networks to advance NECAS priorities, partnerships, visibility, and growth.Provides orientation for new Board members.Keeps the Board knowledgeable of program and activities.Keeps the Board informed of business and legal responsibilities.Helps the Board identify new funding and partnering opportunities.
Program Planning and Coordination:Involve NICC and NSC appropriately in program delivery.Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate continuing education instructors appropriate to the assigned areas.Establishes and monitors measures of program effectiveness, participation, client satisfaction, and impact, using results to guide continuous improvement and future program development.Develops and implements strategies to increase participation in NECAS programs and services, including identifying target audiences, prospective clients, and new markets.Ensures effective administrative processes, systems, and procedures are in place to support NECAS program delivery, documentation, compliance, and operations
Duties and Responsibilities | ESSENTIAL TASKS:The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Serves as a visible ambassador and spokesperson for NECAS, effectively communicating its mission, programs, impact, and successes to diverse audiences through public speaking engagements, conference presentations, media interviews, vendor and exhibit opportunities, and meetings with current and prospective clients and partners.
Actively promotes NECAS programs and services to prospective clients, employers, industry partners, and other stakeholders, identifying opportunities to expand participation, partnerships, and revenue.
Responsible for positive public relations between NECAS and all external constituencies, always representing NECAS in a favorable manner.
Identifies and pursues new funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, partnerships, donations, and other revenue sources that support the growth and long-term sustainability of NECAS programs and services.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with employers, industry leaders, community organizations, government agencies, educational partners, and other key stakeholders to advance the mission and reach of NECAS.
Initiates and develops collaborative programs and initiatives with external organizations that expand NECAS services, reach new audiences, and respond to emerging industry and safety needs.
Identifies and supports opportunities to increase awareness and visibility of NECAS through media, industry publications, digital communications, and other appropriate channels, in collaboration with College marketing and communications staff.
Qualifications | EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant professional experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess valid driver’s license.
Essential Functions | NECAS Board Relationships:Engages the NECAS Board as strategic partners, leveraging members’ expertise, industry connections, and networks to advance NECAS priorities, partnerships, visibility, and growth.Provides orientation for new Board members.Keeps the Board knowledgeable of program and activities.Keeps the Board informed of business and legal responsibilities.Helps the Board identify new funding and partnering opportunities.
Program Planning and Coordination:Involve NICC and NSC appropriately in program delivery.Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate continuing education instructors appropriate to the assigned areas.Establishes and monitors measures of program effectiveness, participation, client satisfaction, and impact, using results to guide continuous improvement and future program development.Develops and implements strategies to increase participation in NECAS programs and services, including identifying target audiences, prospective clients, and new markets.Ensures effective administrative processes, systems, and procedures are in place to support NECAS program delivery, documentation, compliance, and operations
Posting Detail Information
Open Date | 10/06/2026
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please provide the last four digits of your social security number.
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- NICC Website
- Posting at NICC
- IowaWorks
- AccessDubuqueJobs
- Indeed.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Local Newspaper
- Other
- If you answered the referral question with "Other", please provide. Enter N/A if not applicable.
(Open Ended Question) - If newspaper, please provide name/town of newspaper. Enter N/A if not applicable.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation
- Unofficial Transcripts
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