Program Coordinator - Center for Urban Agriculture

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2122P

Working Title Program Coordinator - Center for Urban Agriculture

Department CAES-Ctr Urban Agriculture

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Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary $56,000 - $60,000

Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date 10/01/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled Yes

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Location of Vacancy Griffin Area

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Professional AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank Public Service Assistant

Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in horticulture sciences, turfgrass science, or related discipline.

Position Summary

This Public Service Faculty position is responsible for administering the Center for Urban Agriculture's training programs in urban agriculture, including managing landscape and horticulture certification programs, by providing educational opportunities to a wide variety of audiences utilizing multiple teaching methods. This includes, but is not limited to, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating training workshops and programs for various phases of certification testing, development and implementation of training and testing methods and materials for certification programs, managing communication regarding registration/payments/details, and facilitation of direct program marketing and promotion of certification programs. A valid driver's license for official duty travel is required. The position will also work with County Extension professionals, industry clientele, and youth groups to provide resources and trainings in the areas of ornamental horticulture and urban agriculture.

Additional Requirements

Three or more years of experience working in the field of horticulture sciences or turfgrass field with an understanding of outreach programming and development

Achievement of the rank of Public Service Assistant (or equivalent) or have a documented record of achievement that qualifies the candidate for placement in the public service faculty track.

For more information regarding the public service faculty track, please see the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion for Public Service and Outreach Faculty

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstrated skills in using continuing education tracking software
• Ability to speak to/teach large groups of residents and organize and carry out activities and programming for adults
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff, local government employees, and industry clientele
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits
• Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely through written and verbal communication
• Ability to work as a team member and engage with a multitude of groups and committees
• Ability to design, coordinate, and teach educational programs to meet community and industry needs
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and management skills

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? Yes

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Provides vision, direction, coordination, and overall leadership to the urban agriculture certification and training programs. This position will organize, coordinate, and evaluate all testing opportunities and training workshops and programs designed to prepare participants for various phases of certification testing. This also includes providing continuing education workshops and programs for certified individuals and working with appropriate faculty and staff to ensure dissemination of training materials to all individuals and clientele. This will include management of registration and recertification fees from participants as well as maintaining accurate and reliable records of participant certifications and recertifications. This position will work to develop and write the training curriculum and testing materials as well as develop training videos and visuals. This position will work with a variety of residents including Center for Urban Agriculture staff, County Extension professionals, and industry and stakeholder groups. The position engages in scholarship as a public service faculty member and contributes to the body of knowledge for the field of horticulture science and industry workforce development and training.

Percentage Of Time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Provides materials, resources, trainings, and communications to industry clientele and County Agricultural Agents in the areas of ornamental horticulture and urban agriculture. This includes serving as a presenter and exhibitor on behalf of UGA Extension at industry education events and engagements and participating in statewide, regional, and national travel to promote and serve as an ambassador of the urban agriculture certification and training programs. The position will also work with youth groups including 4-H and FFA programs in areas including ornamental horticulture and junior certification programs.

Percentage Of Time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Provides direct program marketing for urban agriculture certification and training programs which includes marketing and promotional materials, educational materials, and through Center for Urban Agriculture social media platforms and website.

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Develops and manages annual program budget and participates in relevant activities related to extramural funding and grant opportunities. This includes collaborating on workforce development, research, and Extension projects and participating in development and formulation of writing and grant projects, publications, and program promotional materials.

Percentage Of Time 10

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