Program Associate Ii - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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4 weeks ago

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Program Associate II (Master Gardener Program
Morris County)
Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative
Department
Agric & Natural Resources
Overview
The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension
offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. In addition, offcampus field stations and farms focus on research ranging from support for fisheries, agriculture and allied businesses to support for youth and teens, while several
centers and institutes on the George H. Cook Campus at Rutgers-New Brunswick engage in worldclass research to provide solutions for a range of issues faced by New Jersey residents.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Associate II (Master Gardener Program
Morris County) for the department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Reports to the Morris County Agent, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension (RCE).

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Provides leadership and support, in collaboration with County Agent and County Extension Department Head, in identifying and conducting local programming to meet clientele needs in home horticulture in Morris County, New Jersey.
Takes major responsibility for coordination and operation of the county Rutgers Master Gardener (RMG) Program) and minor responsibility for coordination and operation of the Rutgers Environmental Stewards (RES) Program.
Coordinates and supervises educational outreach activities (educational workshops, demonstrations, training programs, volunteer opportunities) for the public.
Serves as liaison to RMG Advisory Committee, Morris County Parks Department, and other RCE advisory committees as necessary.
Works collaboratively with countybased RCE department personnel, community volunteers and organizations.
Expected to actively participate in appropriate departmental, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University and County administrative functions, as requested.

Position Status

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA

- $48,372 to $53,500
Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferably in a science such as plant science, horticulture, ornamental horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of educational program development and operation, volunteer management, working with diverse audiences, collaboration/coalition building, and promotion/outreach.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and organizational skills.
Effective public speaking, presentation, and demonstration skills.
Ability to utilize technology to reach and serve clientele; possess computer and communication technology skills.
Must be wellorganized and skilled at problemsolving.
Managerial experience as it relates to volunteer management. Ability to supervise volunteer activities effectively, prioritizing safety, engagement, and success.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse audiences. Awareness and practice of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrate initiative as a selfstarter, and able to perform routine job activities.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and other Windows software.
Ability to learn new software for outreach, communication, data collection and storage, and impact quantification.

Preferred Qualifications