Job Details

• Responsible for maintaining, recruiting, orienting and training volunteers. Responsible for developing, and organizing master gardener volunteer programs/activities.

Maintains the Master Gardener volunteer hours website and works with horticulture clientele.

• Assist in answering horticulture-related questions/problems that come from clientele.
• Researching, analyzing, and teaching horticulture-related subject matter based on concerns within the county.
• Work collaboratively with the county ANR Educator and other county/state extension personnel with agricultural related programs and/or events (annual field day).

The primary role of the program assistant in Licking County is to serve as the coordinator for the Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

Qualifications:

v  Previous teaching experience and knowledge of horticulture highly desired. Must be able to work with diverse clientele.

v  Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as be a member of a team setting.

v  Requirements: High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.

v  Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.

For a complete job description and to apply on-line visit https://hr.osu.edu/careers/ and search for job R115005. All applications must be submitted on-line.

Salary: $16.49-$21.69/hourly