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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Extension seeks to hire a part-time Master Gardener Coordinator. This individual will coordinate the Master Gardener Programs in Venango County and will work closely with the Master Gardeners to provide education on sustainable horticulture practices to the residents of the county. 

This position is part-time, 15 hours/week with possible additional hours if funding is available in the future. Home office location will be at Venango County Extension office.

This position is administratively responsible to the Area Master Gardener Coordinator and the Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator. A Master Gardener (MG) Coordinator will work with Master Volunteer Committees to:

• Initiate, staff, manage, evaluate, and prepare program impact reports; recruit, select, and train new volunteers; assure volunteers’ compliance with Penn State policies;
• oversee volunteer projects; identify and promote volunteer professional development opportunities;
• manage business/program development meetings for volunteers; manage volunteer fiscal matters.
• Engage community members as appropriate to promote Extension, the Master Gardener Program and Penn State.
• Develop revenue enhancement strategies to obtain additional resources for the Master Gardener Program.
• 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.
• Demonstrate competency in knowledge of computers and applicable software.
• Use technology, mass media and personal contacts in the delivery and management of high quality extension educational programs.
• Ensure compliance with the affirmative action plan.
• Through public notification and “All Reasonable Efforts,” make all programs accessible to clientele without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator.

Required Qualifications: 

• college degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science or similar field with years of experience
• ability to manage volunteers
• ability to inspire a