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Program Coordinator, Master Gardener Coordinator

Coeur d'Alene, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Mar 2026

💰 $44,640/yr

About the role

Position Information

Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005213P Position Title Program Coordinator, Master Gardener Coordinator Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Northern District Location Coeur d’Alene Posting Context Statement

The Master Gardener Coordinator supports the University of Idaho Extension by recruiting and training volunteers, organizing horticulture classes and public workshops, coordinating the Plant Clinic, and promoting the Master Gardener Program through community outreach. This position maintains program records, supports presenters and events, oversees program revenues, and fosters positive relationships with staff, volunteers, agencies, and the public.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing day-to-day operations support to team members throughout the planning, implementation and delivery of programs, and may serve as first point of contact for the unit.

Duties may include:

Serving as primary contact with program participants, customer service and office support functions
Facilitating communicating between program participants and managerial staff
Coordinating arrangements for the program such as meetings, conferences and banquets
Collecting, compiling and summarizing program data and managing records
Maintaining program calendars and schedules
May utilize University programs to create, review and approval financial documents, and to provide routine financial reports to the program administrator
Other duties as assigned

Unit URL

https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/kootenai/horticulture

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

Three years performing administrative, office and/or program support functions.

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Other

Ability to work nonstandard business hours during the fair and special events.
Current Certified Master Gardener or ability to obtain Master Gardener certification within 1 year (12 months) of employment.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles.

Additional Preferred

Associate’s degree, Applied Associate’s degree, or certification from a two-year college or professional/technical program in horticulture, plant science, agriculture, or a closely related field and experience in horticulture, gardening, landscape management, plant-based education, or a related field; OR two years of demonstrated experience in horticulture, gardening, landscape management, plant-based education, or a related field.
Two years of experience managing volunteers or employees and coordinating programs and activities.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database software.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $22.32 per hour or higher commensurate with experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE

Full Time/Part Time Part Time Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 03/23/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by 4/13/26, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Carrie Reese at carrier@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resource