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Master Gardener Program adjunct:Job description:Master Gardener Program adjunctPiedmont Master Gardeners AssociationOrganizationPiedmont Master Gardeners Association TypePart Time Application DeadlineNovember 30, 2021 College Degree Required?No income RangePay scale is $14 to $17 per hour for 20 hours/week, located on qualifications. EmailE-Mail: cswanson@vt.edu Phone(434) 872-4580 Job detailVirginia Tech is in search of a part-time Master Gardener Program adjunct for the Virginia Cooperative Extension office serving Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Application details can be found here.Job taskslocated in the Albemarle County/City of Charlottesville VCE office, the Master Gardener Program adjunct provides leadership abilities 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-located 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. expertise RequiredRequired QualificationsHorticulture education or practice. Basic computer and social media expertise. practice working with volunteers. capability to multitask. Adept at working in groups and with individuals. Friendly, customer service attitude. Required to obtain VA Pesticide Certification (category 10). Preferred Qualifications practice with plant disease identification and insect identification. Information technology or website practice. Database content management expertise. practice marketing programs and events. Development of print resources, fliers, newsletters. Additional InfoThe prosperous candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as documentation ofCOVID-19 vaccinationor 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 candidates on the basis of age, color, discapability, 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 candidates who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or candidates, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a discapability and desire an accommodation, Contact Us by Carrie SwansonatE-Mail: cswanson@vt.edu during regular business hours. Skills:
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