Part-Time Master Gardener Coordinator Venango County

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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 Venango County 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, 15 hours/week with possible additional hours if funding is available in the future. Home office location will be at Venango County Extension office.

This position is administratively responsible to the Area Master Gardener Coordinator and the Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator. A Master Gardener (MG) Coordinator will work with Master Volunteer Committees to:

• Initiate, staff, manage, evaluate, and prepare program impact reports; recruit, select, and train new volunteers; assure 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 enhancement strategies to obtain additional resources for the Master Gardener Program.
• 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.
• Demonstrate competency in knowledge of computers and applicable software.
• Use technology, mass media and personal contacts in the delivery and management of high quality extension educational programs.
• Ensure compliance with the affirmative action plan.
• Through public notification and "All Reasonable Efforts," make all programs accessible to clientele without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator.

Required Qualifications:

• college degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science or similar field with 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
• ability to lift up to 30 pounds with or without accommodation
• possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle
• This job may require that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• experience managing volunteers
• horticulture/science background
• environmental science or related education
• experience in adult or non-formal education
• competency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and databases.

Must possess a valid PA driver's license and have access to a car. 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, competency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and databases.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal BackgroundCheck

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