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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This individual will coordinate the Master Gardener Program in Susquehanna County and will lead local Master Gardener volunteers to provide education on sustainable horticulture practices to the residents of the county.

Specific duties include:

Serve as the Master Gardener spokesperson in Susquehanna County
Serve as the liaison between the County Extension offices, the state-level MG Program and the volunteers
With the assistance of the MG volunteers, provide community outreach to educate consumers about horticultural and environmental issues in the county
Prepare program impact reports
Recruit, select, and train new volunteers
Ensure volunteers’ compliance with Penn State policies
Oversee volunteer projects
identify and promote volunteer professional development opportunities
Manage business and program development meetings for volunteers
Manage the program’s budget, including holding appropriate fundraisers to generate revenue for program supplies
Engage community members as appropriate to promote Extension, the Master Gardener Program and Penn State
Identify opportunities and educational needs of consumers and stakeholders and strengthen or extend the program by maintaining a working relationship 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
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the State Master Gardener Coordinator
Attend occasional out-of-town or overnight meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science or similar field
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 Suite, SharePoint, Zoom, Outlook email and web browsers

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience managing volunteers, horticulture background, environmental science or related education, experience in adult or non-formal education.

This position is part-time for 18 hours per week. Compensation starts at $15/hour.

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. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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