Agent, Native Plants - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland
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Posting Details:


  • Posting Details
    Position Number:

Title:


  • Agent
    Functional Title:
  • Agent, Native Plants & Landscapes Specialist
    Category Status:
  • 02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On Track
    Applicant Search Category:
  • Faculty
    University Authorized FTE:
  • 1.00
    Unit:
  • AGNR-UMEField Operations
    Campus/College Information:
  • Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and nonprofit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:


  • University of Maryland Extension seeks a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual to conduct applied research, develop educational programs, and engage in community outreach initiatives aimed at teaching and promoting the ecological benefits and use of native plant species in diverse landscapes. The Specialist will also be part of the leadership team responsible for implementing the Maryland Native Plants Program (along with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
    Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary


Minimum Qualifications:


Education:


  • A Master's degree or equivalent in Ecology, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Botany, Urban Forestry, or a related field.

Experience:


  • Demonstrated expertise in the ecology and use and management of Maryland or midAtlantic native plants in diverse landscapes.
  • Background in applied research and Extension.
  • Experience in designing and implementing educational programs and workshops for diverse audiences, including homeowners, agencies, NGOs, and community groups with particular emphasis on traditionally underserved and BIPOC stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and government agencies to address complex environmental challenges related to native plants.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to publish scholarly articles, deliver presentations at professional conferences, and engage with the media to communicate scientific findings and native plant messages effectively.
  • A track record of securing external funding through competitive grants or other funding sources to support research and extension activities is highly desirable.

Preferences:


  • Preferences:
  • A Ph.
D.

in Ecology, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Botany, Urban Forestry, or a related field with a focus on Maryland or mid-Atlantic native plants and landscapes.


  • Demonstrated ability to develop outreach programming that assists stakeholders in making researchbased decisions.
  • Evidence of peerreviewed journal articles and Extension publications.
  • Demonstrated experience in grant writing and obtaining extramural funding.
  • Demonstrated skills to effectively use electronic and social media to communicate technical information.
  • Experience working with graduate students is desirable.
  • Preference will be given to individuals with experience working with diverse audiences and all socioeconomic levels.

Additional Certifications:


Additional Information:


Position Responsibilities:


  • Assist UME in fulfilling educational and professional training responsibilities related to the Maryland Native Plants Program (MNPP).
  • Provide input and expertise to MDA in the development and maintenance of the procedures and content of the MNPP Commercial Maryland Native Plant List and provide input and expertise to MDA on the development and maintenance of the procedures and content of the MNPP List of Certified Maryland Native Plant Growers and Retailers.
  • Develop and implement innovative Extension, applied research, and outreach programs to educate homeowners, commercial and consumer horticulture interests, and the public on the importance, benefits, and availability of native plants.
  • Train UME Master Gardeners and field faculty and serve as faculty lead for the native plants subprogram of the U
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