PG193763EP

No

Consumer & Community Horticulture Program Manager – Plant Database and Online Learning

Commensurate with Experience

40 hours per week with some evening and weekends required

Raleigh, NC

Horticultural Science

As a key component of the Land Grant University system, the Department of Horticultural Science is composed of a dedicated team of over 40 faculty members who lead a diverse array of programs across teaching, research, and extension. Our collective strengths not only support our clientele and advance scientific knowledge but also create a rich environment for graduate education and training. Students can tailor their learning experiences to align with their specific career interests, whether they seek training in the basic sciences or are preparing for a career in extension. Our educational and research programs offer both graduate and undergraduate students unique hands-on learning opportunities that leverage the latest technologies.

• Recruit and manage an advisory team of stakeholders.
• Conduct a needs assessment, including surveying Extension Agents, Extension Master Gardener volunteers, current and former students, and other Extension horticulture programs across the country.
• Review existing offerings and adapt based on findings.
• Develop marketing strategies
• Manage and report finances
• Evaluate and report impacts, present at conferences, publish academic articles
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support program initiatives
• Manage administrative tasks related to the program.
• Plant Toolbox
  • Create, integrate, and curate content (text, images, audio & video).
  • Recruit and manage volunteers.
  • Quality assurance.
  
  
• Online Courses
  • Develop and teach courses on the Moodle and Top Hat learning management platforms.
  • Manage registration through the NC State REPORTER system.
  • Explore creating an informal alumnae group to periodically contact with information to continue their connection, support, and marketing options.
• Support the consumer and community horticulture team.

• Develop the NC State Consumer and Community Horticulture plant database and online learning program into a flagship Extension program.
• Generate adequate cost-recovery funds to support your salary and programmatic needs and funding to create and grow an NC State Consumer and Community Horticulture endowment.

• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a NC Drvier’s License within 60 days of hire. A valid Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment.

Yes

No

10/25/2024

Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, CV, contact information for three (3) professional references.

00110940

EHRA Non-Faculty

0.75

12 Month Recurring

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

111501 - Horticultural Science

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