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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS This individual will coordinate the Master Gardener Program in Clarion County and work closely with the Master Gardeners to provide education on sustainable horticultural practices to county residents. This position is part-time with 10 hours/week in Clarion. This position is administratively responsible to the Area Master Gardener Coordinator and the Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator. The Master Gardener (MG) Coordinator will: Serve as the Master Gardener spokesperson in Clarion Serve as the liaison between the County Extension offices, the state-level MG Program, and the volunteers With the assistance of the MG volunteers, provide community outreach to educate consumers about horticultural and environmental issues in the county 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-generating strategies to secure additional resources for the Master Gardener Program Identify the opportunities and educational needs of consumers and stakeholders, and strengthen or extend the program by maintaining working relationships with the county and other organizations as appropriate Use technology, mass media, and personal contacts in the delivery and management of high-quality Extension educational programs Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the State Master Gardener Coordinator Attend occasional out-of-town or overnight meetings. Required Qualifications: college degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science or similar field and/or years of experience ability to manage volunteers ability to inspire and develop leadership in individuals and committees ability to build and maintain community partnerships strong organizational and communications skills (both oral and written) computer literacy including Microsoft Word, SharePoint, email and web browsers ability to lift up to 30 pounds with or without accommodation possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Preferred Qualifications: experience managing volunteers horticulture background environmental science or related education experience in adult or non-formal education competency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and databases BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

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