PLANNING ASSISTANT II, AGRICULTURE

Collaborates with staff and administration to support and assist the agriculture program at Vincent High School of Agricultural Science through each of the 6 pathways: Agribusiness, Animal Science, Culinary Arts, Environmental Science, Food Science and Horticulture. Assists and supports the daily operations and maintenance of the learning spaces; fresh market, small animal lab, barn, greenhouse, growing room, outdoor classroom, apiary, garden, orchard, prairie, forest, food lab and culinary kitchen.

The salary range is $57,773.45 - $80,138.45 (12 months/260 days)

Administrative applications for the following positions are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through 11:59pm on Tuesday September 16, 2025.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application. If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked via email from careers@milwaukee.k12.wi.us, to request three, electronic professional references.

ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming required degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify Brittany Kinkaid in human resources via email kincaibl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

• An associates degree.
• A bachelors degree in agriculture related studies is preferred.
• Three to five years of experience working in the agriculture industry.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Supports and assists in the goals and ongoing maintenance and growth of the agriculture program at Vincent High School of Agricultural Sciences through the six pathways: Agribusiness, Animal Science, Culinary Arts, Environmental Science, Food Science and Horticultural Science.
• Supports production goals and ongoing farm maintenance at Vincent High School of Agricultural Sciences, through daily tasks such as animal care, watering, lab set up/clean up, seeding, planting, weeding, pruning and mowing.
• Supports the site visits from funders, elected officials, feeder schools and other organizations.
• Serves as a positive role model to student and youth interns.
• Supports program proposals and implementation of goals and objectives of the program.
• Completes light data entry and other record-keeping tasks related to the agricultural program.
• Collaborates on special events such as fundraisers, farmers markets, open houses and community events.
• Participates in staff meetings and program planning as necessary.
• Serves as a liaison to other schools interested in implementing an agriculture program.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.