Part-Time UT Gardens Therapeutic Horticulture Program Assistant/Extension Program Assistant, Department of Plant Sciences: UTIA

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The UT Gardens Therapeutic Horticulture Program Assistant will work with the UT Gardens Education and Therapeutic Horticulture Program Coordinator to develop and implement therapeutic horticulture programs at the University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville location over a range of demographics. Work schedule is four days a week, 32 hours per week.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Canva
Knowledge of education program development best practices.
Knowledge of therapeutic horticulture program development best practices
Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse populations.
Knowledge of and skill in basic horticultural techniques and practices is required.
Ability to work on weekends or evenings as needed.
Ability to use electronic and in-person communication techniques.
Ability to work media and press to communicate program offerings.
Ability to work with various populations
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
CTRS certificate is preferred
Teaching experience is preferred.
Two to three years of experience with planning and leading therapeutic horticulture/horticultural therapy programs for various audiences to include youth and adults with disabilities, and individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's is desired.
Knowledge of program evaluation and reporting methods preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with development, coordination, and implementation of year-round therapeutic horticulture programming for diverse audiences.
Prepare materials, facilitate activities, maintain therapeutic gardening spaces used for programming, support participant engagement during sessions, and assist with special events and educational activities.
Assist with training, scheduling, and supporting volunteers, students, and interns involved in therapeutic horticulture and educational programming.
Provide work direction for assigned activities and ensure program procedures are followed.
Develop and distribute program communications through various platforms, assist with marketing efforts, respond to inquiries, foster relationships with community partners and stakeholders, and promote awareness of therapeutic horticulture opportunities.
Maintain participant registration databases and records, assist with program logistics, prepare materials and supplies, support departmental initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned.