Horticulture Program Leader - Rochester, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County has an opening for full-time Horticulture Program Leader working from the Rocherster, NY office.

The Horticulture Program Leader for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Monroe County is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, management, and coordination of all horticulture educational programs in the county.

    

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Master’s Degree in Horticulture or related discipline appropriate to the responsibilities of the position. Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant evidence­ based research experience may substitute.
•    Experience relevant to the role of the position.
•    Knowledge of the principles, theory, research, and application of subject matter appropriate to area of horticulture.
•    Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. 
•    Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
•    Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
•    Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
•    Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional methods as well as electronic technology.
•    Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff.
•    Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners at multiple levels within organizations and across communities.
•    Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate informal education programs for diverse audiences. 
•    Ability to effectively lead, manage, and participate in professional team efforts and highly functioning work teams. 
•    Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, professional leaders, and clientele groups.
•    Ability to identify and make use of program resources within the community and to establish a leadership role within the community and association.
•    Ability to identify and secure funding that supports programs, including grant writing, developing public and private partnerships.
•    Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
•    Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
•    Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
•    Two years professional or volunteer relevant to the role of the position.
•    Experience and background in plant pathology, integrated pest management, natural resources, and/or entomology.
•    Background or course work in leadership, management, education, and/or grant writing/management.
•    Experience and/or background with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.
•    Experience in identifying, guiding, and collaborating with volunteers. 
•    Ability to generate a credible media presence in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Program Development - 5%
•    Under the direction and programmatic oversight of the Supervisor, assist in the development of innovative educational programs and strategies to meet identified Horticulture needs and interests of participants and volunteers.
•    Assist in research, identification, creation, and/or selection of appropriate educational and community resources and identify additional resources required for new programs and initiatives.
•    Assist in structuring programs to meet the needs of program participants. 
•    May draw upon Cornell University program resources and research in order to address needs and to select program materials.
•    Assist Supervisor in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local priorities.

Program Delivery - 15%
•    Deliver innovative, high quality horticulture education programs and events that address identified programming priorities utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including formal and informal workshops, seminars, social and mass m