About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check

Nice To Haves

  • 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
  • Experience managing volunteers
  • Horticulture background, environmental science or related education
  • Experience in adult or non-formal education

Responsibilities

  • 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
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