Master Gardener Coordinator - Halifax County

This part-time, county-funded position is limited to 20 hours per week and requires occasional evening and weekend work. Travel within the service area may be necessary.

About the role

The Master Gardener Coordinator provides leadership and coordination for the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program in Halifax County. Working collaboratively with the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) agent and unit staff, this position supports the delivery of research-based horticulture education to the public. The Coordinator is responsible for managing and supporting local Master Gardener volunteers, with a focus on recruitment, training, engagement, and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program in Halifax County.
• Support the delivery of research-based horticulture education to the public.
• Manage and support local Master Gardener volunteers, focusing on recruitment, training, engagement, and retention.
• Collaborate with the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) agent and unit staff.

Requirements

• Experience in horticulture, botany, landscaping, or a related field.
• Master Gardener certification.
• Experience working with volunteers, including coordination or management.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with ornamental and edible plant systems.
• Experience in Extension, outreach education, or community-based programming.

Pay

$18 - $25 per hour (Pay Band 3). This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Schedule

20 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal conviction check and a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record. Review date: September 1, 2026.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.