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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
Penn State Extension seeks to hire a part-time Master Gardener Coordinator. This individual will coordinate the Master Gardener Programs in Elk and Cameron Counties and will work closely with the Master Gardeners to provide education on sustainable horticulture practices to the residents of the county.
This position is part-time with hours / week in Elk, and 3 hours / week in Cameron. Home office location will be at Elk County Extension office.
Thisposition is administratively responsible to the Area Master Gardener Coordinator and the State Master GardenerCoordinator.
As Master Gardener (MG) Coordinator, will direct and coordinate the operations of the MG volunteerprogram in Elk and Cameron County and work with the Area MG Coordinator to maintain a strong program in the county.
Specific duties include :
Serve as the Master Gardener spokesperson in Elk, Cameron County.
Serve as the liaison between the County Extension offices, the state-level MG Program and thevolunteers.
With the assistance of the MG volunteers, provide community outreach to educate consumersabout horticultural and environmental issues in the county.
manage volunteerfiscal matters.
Engage community members as appropriate to promote Extension, the Master Gardener Programand Penn State.
Develop revenue enhancement strategies to obtain additional resources for the Master GardenerProgram.
Identify opportunities and educational needs of consumers and stakeholders and strengthen orextend the program by maintaining a working relationship with the county, and other organizationsas appropriate.
Use technology, mass media and personal contacts in the delivery and management of high-qualityExtension educational programs.
Ensure compliance with the affirmative action plan. Through public notification and All ReasonableEfforts, make all programs accessible to clientele without regard to age, ancestry, color, disabilityor handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the State Master Gardener Coordinator.
Attend occasional out-of-town or overnight meetings.
Required Qualifications :
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Ridgway, PA
Last updated : 2024-03-27
Full Time
$32k-44k (estimate)
03/29/2024
04/11/2024
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