Extension Educator/Master Gardener Coordinator
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Extension is seeking an Extension Educator/Master Gardener Coordinator in Centre County to oversee the general function and activities of the volunteer program. The coordinator works under the supervision of the Area Coordinator and State Master Gardener Coordinator.
Specific Duties:
Serve as the Penn State Extension Master Gardener program spokesperson for Centre County.
Serve as the liaison between the county extension office, the state-level Master Gardener (MG) Program and the volunteers.
Engage community members as appropriate to promote Extension, the Master Gardener Program and Penn State.
Become familiar with information and resources listed in the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Coordinator's Manual. Provide the information to volunteers when applicable.
Empower, organize, and lead MG volunteers to educate county residents about horticultural and environmental issues through community outreach projects.
Identify opportunities and educational needs of consumers and stakeholders in the county.
Oversee Master Gardener volunteer projects.
Work to recruit, select, and tra
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