Education/Training Specialist II, Urban Horticulture Coordinator
About The Position
Develop, conduct, coordinate, evaluate and report on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ educational programs attended by urban audiences, new and existing residents, community gardeners, teachers, volunteers, advisory committees and others. Provide technical support, review landscape and irrigation plans and ‘train the trainer’ programs showing ‘How to’ implement Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ with Master Gardener volunteers, community homeowner associations, demonstration gardens and public landscaping. Collaborate with the horticulture team with planning, marketing, teaching support for horticultural (in-office or in-the-field) customers, activities and programs using extension methods and multi-media. Teach water conservation and efficient irrigation practices to homeowners and community associations, teach Horticultural Best Management practices (Green Industries – Best Management Practices) for water resource protection. Conduct rain barrel programs teaching the use of rainwater collection. Keep an inventory of rain barrels and attachments available for the public to purchase. Educate the public on composting and the uses of compost. Will be required to drive for trainings. Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Maintain valid Florida driver's license
- Obtain within one (1) year: Green Industry – Best Management Practices Trainer
- FDACS Pesticide Applicator License Holder
- Complete Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Certifications
- Become an FNGLA Horticultural Professional
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with municipal organization and community related programs pertaining to the assigned County department
- Basic understanding of program to support
- Written and oral communication skills, to include the ability to introduce program(s) to various audiences
- Ability to prepare promotional materials customized to program’s needs
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to direct and monitor the work of others
- Basic arithmetic skills
- Customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine office management details without referral to supervisor
- Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives
- Good written and oral communication skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Knowledge of standard office computer equipment and software applications; ability to maintain accurate records and reports
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Responsibilities
- Develop, conduct, coordinate, evaluate and report on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ educational programs
- Provide technical support, review landscape and irrigation plans and ‘train the trainer’ programs showing ‘How to’ implement Florida-Friendly Landscaping™
- Collaborate with the horticulture team with planning, marketing, teaching support for horticultural customers, activities and programs
- Teach water conservation and efficient irrigation practices to homeowners and community associations
- Teach Horticultural Best Management practices (Green Industries – Best Management Practices) for water resource protection
- Conduct rain barrel programs teaching the use of rainwater collection and keep an inventory of rain barrels and attachments
- Educate the public on composting and the uses of compost
- Drive for trainings
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
