Job Description Summary

Home Office Location: 6615 Reisterstown Rd. - Suite 201 I Baltimore, MD 21215

Organization's Summary Statement: The Home Horticulture Educator and Master Gardener Coordinator is a part-time (.6 FTE - 24 hours per week) position that will work in support of the Baltimore City Home Horticulture Extension Program, which falls under UME's Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) program area. The mission of ENR is to strengthen and improve individuals' knowledge, skills and aspirations to make changes in their lives and the lives of others that positively affect the economy, the environment and the associated natural resources for current and future generations. The Educator will support the ENR programmatic area by educating the public on the research-based best practices regarding home and non-commercial horticulture.

An addition responsibility of the Educator is to provide oversight, support, and strategic leadership to volunteers of the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program, which is designed to train volunteer horticultural educators to support the University of Maryland Extension mission by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. The UME-MG volunteers offer a variety of local programs in collaboration with schools, libraries, non-profit organizations, and the general public.

The Educator will be responsible for providing coordination and programmatic support for home horticulture activities in Baltimore, including collaboration on educational programs among internal and community partners, supporting efforts to raise the awareness of Extension in Baltimore, conducting outreach and building and maintaining partnerships with local community members, government officials, and organizations, and additional related activities. This position is located at the University of Maryland Extension Baltimore City office.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This position frequently presents information through verbal and written communication to individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds.
A routine part of this position's responsibilities would be to transport materials to and from teaching/event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Set-up and tear-down of displays, tables, and chairs would be necessary at many teaching sites.
Environmental conditions vary. Primary work will occur in an office, but the employee will also be working in gardens, farms, and other outdoor conditions in the course of developing demonstration sites, delivering programs, and teaching at events. This may occur during very hot and/or inclement weather.
Visual acuity is required for driving, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and preparing presentations, and identifying plants and pests.

Qualifications:
Required-
Bachelor's Degree in horticulture, agriculture education, applied plant science and/or agronomy or related field
Working knowledge of accepted home horticulture practices
Applicants must be self-motivated, flexible, innovative, and resourceful with skills and experience in conducting community-based education programs
Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken formats
Experience working with volunteers and broad audiences of all socio-economic levels Knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and management Flexible working hours required; must be available for evening and weekend programs and meetings
A valid driver's license and access to an automobile for travel is required
This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check; employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
Preferences:
Master's Degree in horticulture, agriculture education, applied plant science and/or agronomy or related field.
Experience in program planning, evaluation, and collaborative work with other organizations Experience in writing grants and securing funds for projects
Experience implementing programmatic stakeholder feedback
Experience navigating the landscape of an urban area in an agricultural context


Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

AGNR-UME-Baltimore City

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

Bachelor's Degree: $29,443.80-$37,843.80, Master's Degree: $30,774-$39,174

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