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Part-Time Master Gardener Coordinator - Clarion & Forest Counties

Penn State University · Clarion County, PA · 1 mo ago
ManagementPart-time

Job Description And Position Requirements

This individual will coordinate the Master Gardener Program in Clarion and Forest Counties and work closely with the Master Gardeners to provide education on sustainable horticultural practices to county residents. This position is part-time with 10 hours/week in Clarion and 5 hours/week in Forest. This position is administratively responsible to the Area Master Gardener Coordinator and the Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Master Gardener spokesperson in Clarion
  • Serve as the liaison between the County Extension offices, the state-level MG Program, and the volunteers
  • Provide community outreach to educate consumers about horticultural and environmental issues in the county
  • Initiate, staff, manage, evaluate, and prepare program impact reports
  • Recruit, select, and train new volunteers
  • Affirm volunteers' compliance with Penn State policies
  • Oversee volunteer projects
  • Identify and promote volunteer professional development opportunities
  • Manage business/program development meetings for volunteers
  • Manage volunteer fiscal matters
  • Engage community members as appropriate to promote Extension, the Master Gardener Program, and Penn State
  • Develop revenue-generating strategies to secure additional resources for the Master Gardener Program
  • Identify opportunities and educational needs of consumers and stakeholders, and strengthen or extend the program by maintaining working relationships with the county and other organizations as appropriate
  • Use technology, mass media, and personal contacts in the delivery and management of high-quality Extension educational programs
  • Attend occasional out-of-town or overnight meetings

Requirements

  • College degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science or similar field and/or years of experience
  • Ability to manage volunteers
  • Ability to inspire and develop leadership in individuals and committees
  • Ability to build and maintain community partnerships
  • Strong organizational and communications skills (both oral and written)
  • Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, SharePoint, email and web browsers
  • To lift up to 30 pounds with or without accommodation
  • To possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing volunteers
  • Shorticulture background
  • Environmental science or related education
  • Experience in adult or non-formal education
  • Competency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and databases

Background Checks/Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Campus Security Crime Statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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