This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County
Position type
Staff full-time
Position description
- Assist Extension Agent in planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating horticultural education program activities and events for the public and volunteers.
- Serve in a training role for volunteer leaders by providing them with program ideas and materials.
- Teach groups of adults and youth utilizing prepared curricula.
- Prepare marketing and demonstration materials to aid in the presentation of classes (e.g., flyers, print materials, visual aids, or PowerPoint presentations).
- Prepare and distribute horticulture newsletters, update websites, social media (Facebook, Eventbrite), and other mass media.
- Assist Extension Agent in the management of the demonstration gardens according to Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles.
- Attend local, district, and state activities and events in place of the County Extension Agents.
- Recruit and screen volunteers for the Master Gardener Program using appropriate volunteer application and screen process.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement volunteer meetings, committee meetings, and ongoing training.
- Maintain volunteer files and assist with data entry to track program participants, hours, and contacts.
- Maintain clientele and outreach records required for quarterly and end-of-year reports.
- Develop and improve knowledge of horticulture subject matter, become more proficient in determining clientele needs, understand various methods of reaching and teaching clientele, and develop proficiency in using horticulture materials
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Location
Sumter County
Deadline to apply
September 21, 2023
To learn more and apply:
University of Florida – Details – Extension Program Assistant