Agriculture & Master Gardener Coordinator

About the role

The Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Program are seeking an Agriculture & Master Gardener Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position based in Josephine County. This position is located in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of farming communities within Josephine County and design engaged non-credit educational programs to address identified gaps and issues.
• Collaborate with the OSU's Extension state academic and professional faculty, professional colleagues, Master Gardener volunteers, and community partners to develop and deliver, and/or organize and host, a wide range of community and commercial horticultural non-credit educational programs to audience from broad and diverse backgrounds and cultural identities.
• Provide local expertise for gardeners in the Rogue River Valley and across Josephine County, and grow expertise in regionally relevant horticulture topics, such as waterwise gardening, orchard operations including integrated pest management, crop production, marketing, food systems, and natural resource conservation and enhancement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the state to support the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of statewide farm food safety non-credit educational programs that may include classes, workshops, short courses, seminars, webinars, field tours, web-based instructional modules, videos, etc.
• Implement and maintain a robust fee-based programming that enables cost-recovery for community and commercial horticulture programs; and solicit external funding to support and enhance these programs.
• Respond to routine phone, correspondence, and walk-in questions regarding gardening and natural resource management, in Josephine County. This will include working with a broad and diverse audiences such as current and potential Master Gardener volunteers.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in a related field (agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, or a related field).
• At least 3 years of professional experience in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field.
• Experience in developing and delivering non-credit educational programs.
• Experience in managing and leading volunteer programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel/drive throughout Josephine County.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices and natural resource management.
• Experience with community engagement and outreach.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and communities.
• Experience with adult learning and adult education.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

OSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; free confidential mental health and emotional support services; retirement savings paid by the university; a generous paid leave package; tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents; dual career assistance resources; flexible work arrangements; a family resource center; affinity groups; and an employee assistance program.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month position.