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| Organization | Piedmont Master Gardeners Association |
| Type | Part Time |
| Application Deadline | November 30, 2021 |
| College Degree Required? | No |
| Salary Range | Pay scale is $14 to $17 per hour for 20 hours/week, based on qualifications. |
| cswanson@vt.edu | |
| Phone | 434-872-4580 |
Description
Virginia Tech is in search of a part-time Master Gardener Program Assistant for the Virginia Cooperative Extension office serving Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Application details can be found here.
Job Duties
Based in the Albemarle County/City of Charlottesville VCE office, the Master Gardener Program Assistant provides leadership for the Horticulture Help Desk, helping volunteers identify and troubleshoot home horticulture problems brought in by members of the community. In addition, the position provides administrative support to the Master Gardener Coordinator. Responsibilities include:
Horticulture Help Desk – Direct support to Help Desk volunteers, assisting with plant disease and insect identification, and with delivering research-based recommendations to clients. Assuring that the Help Desk is providing timely and consistent answers. Working with the Help Desk Committee volunteers to improve current systems (software, forms, equipment, etc.). Training volunteers in disease and insect identification, sample collection/submission to labs, online research, customer service, etc. Monitoring schedule and recruiting adequate number of volunteers to staff the Help Desk. Provide support for special event Help Desks at community fairs, farmers markets, etc.
Membership – Assisting with scheduling events, member meetings or event logistics. Assist with maintaining/updating volunteer database and tracking certifications and milestones. Assist Coordinator with technical aspects of the volunteer Training Course.
Marketing/Public Outreach – Monitoring website and Facebook site for accuracy. Assisting with production of Social Media content. Maintaining materials for special event Help Desks and development of new materials.
Skills Required
Required Qualifications
Horticulture education or experience. Basic computer and social media skills. Experience working with volunteers. Ability to multitask. Adept at working in groups and with individuals. Friendly, customer service attitude. Required to obtain VA Pesticide Certification (category 10).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with plant disease identification and insect identification. IT or website experience. Database content management skills. Experience marketing programs and events. Development of print resources, fliers, newsletters.
Work Schedule
TBD
Additional Info
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as documentation of COVID-19 vaccination or receive approval from the university for a vaccination exemption due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
Must have a driver’s license check.
Must have an acceptable and safe driving record.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Carrie Swanson at cswanson@vt.edu during regular business hours.