APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

• 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 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.

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

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