Education/Training Spec II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves creating and leading Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) programming for diverse populations. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, developing protocols, collecting data, and writing grant proposals to support TH programming. The role also encompasses volunteer management, including recruiting Master Gardeners and students, creating and managing an online TH training program for volunteers, and organizing in-service training. Additionally, the position requires documenting progress in TH participant groups and promoting the UF Wilmot Botanical Gardens TH program through various channels. Greenhouse management is also a key aspect, involving the oversight of a 2,700 sqft greenhouse, purchasing plants and supplies, training and managing work-study students and volunteers, and leading TH presentations and tours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in horticulture or closely related plant science discipline

Responsibilities

Create and lead Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) programming for diverse populations
Recruit participants for TH programs
Develop protocols and collect data on select TH participant groups
Write grant proposals to support TH programming
Recruit Master Gardeners, students and other interested parties to assist in the delivery of the TH programming
Create and manage online TH training program for volunteers
Organize in-service training for volunteers
Document progress in TH participant groups
Promote the UF Wilmot Botanical Gardens TH program through interviews, articles in peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at meetings and conferences
Manage 2,700sqft greenhouse
Purchase plants and supplies for greenhouse and TH program
Train and manage work-study students and other volunteers working in the greenhouse
Give TH presentations and lead tours for community groups