Education/Training Spec II
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, and organizing in-service training. Additionally, the position requires greenhouse management, including purchasing plants and supplies, training and managing work-study students and volunteers, and giving TH presentations and leading 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
- Recruitment of 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
