Cornell Cooperative Extension
Horticulture Program Leader - Rochester, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Rochester, New York, United States, 14618
Horticulture Program Leader
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County has an opening for a full-time Horticulture Program Leader working from the Rochester, NY office. The Horticulture Program Leader for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Monroe County is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, management, and coordination of all horticulture educational programs in the county. Required Qualifications Master's Degree in Horticulture or related discipline appropriate to the responsibilities of the position. Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience may substitute. Experience relevant to the role of the position. Knowledge of the principles, theory, research, and application of subject matter appropriate to area of horticulture. Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English. Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional methods as well as electronic technology. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff. Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners at multiple levels within organizations and across communities. Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate informal education programs for diverse audiences. Ability to effectively lead, manage, and participate in professional team efforts and highly functioning work teams. Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, professional leaders, and clientele groups. Ability to identify and make use of program resources within the community and to establish a leadership role within the community and association. Ability to identify and secure funding that supports programs, including grant writing, developing public and private partnerships. Ability to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information. Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines. Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Preferred Qualifications Two years professional or volunteer relevant to the role of the position. Experience and background in plant pathology, integrated pest management, natural resources, and/or entomology. Background or course work in leadership, management, education, and/or grant writing/management. Experience and/or background with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations. Experience in identifying, guiding, and collaborating with volunteers. Ability to generate a credible media presence in the community. Essential Functions Program Development - 5% Under the direction and programmatic oversight of the Supervisor, assist in the development of innovative educational programs and strategies to meet identified horticulture needs and interests of participants and volunteers. Assist in research, identification, creation, and/or selection of appropriate educational and community resources and identify additional resources required for new programs and initiatives. Assist in structuring programs to meet the needs of program participants. May draw upon Cornell University program resources and research in order to address needs and to select program materials. Assist Supervisor in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local priorities. Program Delivery - 15% Deliver innovative, high quality horticulture education programs and events that address identified programming priorities utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including formal and informal workshops, seminars, social and mass media consistent with identified educational needs. Deliver high quality environmental educational programs and events that address local, regional, and statewide programming priorities using existing program resources and materials. Provide subject matter resource and information related to management of plant, insect, and disease problems; horticulture, entomology, and plant pathology; structural pests and ticks. Serve as subject matter expert in the area of horticulture and diagnostic lab for staff, volunteers, participants, community organizations, general public and professionals working within the county and the region. Consult and utilize target audiences/stakeholders, collaborators, organizations, agencies, government, and other key partners in program delivery efforts. Foster acceptance of programs, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences. Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty, program units and other Land Grant Universities as appropriate for program delivery guidance. Ensure program delivery is within the scope of the statewide and Association Plan of Work. Represent CCE before the public, participants, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery. Program Evaluation - 5% Assist in the creation of program evaluation framework. Interact with program participants, Association staff, program committees, county/community leaders, and other key stakeholders to collect evaluation data for improving programs. Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods. Recommend program changes to strengthen and improve programs. Communicate outcomes to the Executive Director, leadership team, Board, program advisory committee, Cornell faculty, county, and community leaders. Assist with making recommendations for program changes to strengthen and improve programs. Applied Research - 5% Collaborate in the applied research process in conjunction with Cornell University faculty as identified and opportunities become available to design, create, or implement applied research collection framework. Collect and process soil, plant, and insect diagnostic lab samples. Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for guidance in applied research. Communicate social and economic changes to Cornell University Specialists that may be studied and/or acted upon. Administrative Direction - 20% Assist with establishing local Horticulture program goals and priorities. Plan the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods. Assist with identifying activities and resources necessary to implement initiatives and projects. Assist with development of marketing strategies, public affairs, and special events to reach target audiences and meet program objectives. Assist in identifying community and fiscal resources for program continuance and enhancement. Assist with development of grant applications to secure funding for ongoing/expanded programming efforts. Provide supervisor with program related information to assist in the budget development process. May provide input to planning program budget based on program feasibility needs and assist in identifying opportunities for program fund development activities. Assist supervisor in identifying Horticulture staff and/or volunteer development or trainings needs and assist with planning programs to train staff and/or volunteers, as necessary. Administrative Management - 25% Assist with ensuring volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management. Assist with identifying, anticipating, recommending, and planning for program needs (i.e., program supplies and materials). Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise within the program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures. Assist with grant proposals to secure additional resources and funding, actively involving the Executive Director, Program Committee, Board of Directors, Cornell faculty, and Extension Administration, as necessary. Provide guidance to assigned staff by coaching, supporting, and providing feedback to enable educators to achieve program objectives and meet the needs of constituents. Ensure volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management. Monitor program to ensure that
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County has an opening for a full-time Horticulture Program Leader working from the Rochester, NY office. The Horticulture Program Leader for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Monroe County is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, management, and coordination of all horticulture educational programs in the county. Required Qualifications Master's Degree in Horticulture or related discipline appropriate to the responsibilities of the position. Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience may substitute. Experience relevant to the role of the position. Knowledge of the principles, theory, research, and application of subject matter appropriate to area of horticulture. Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English. Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual channels using traditional methods as well as electronic technology. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff. Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners at multiple levels within organizations and across communities. Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate informal education programs for diverse audiences. Ability to effectively lead, manage, and participate in professional team efforts and highly functioning work teams. Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, professional leaders, and clientele groups. Ability to identify and make use of program resources within the community and to establish a leadership role within the community and association. Ability to identify and secure funding that supports programs, including grant writing, developing public and private partnerships. Ability to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information. Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines. Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Preferred Qualifications Two years professional or volunteer relevant to the role of the position. Experience and background in plant pathology, integrated pest management, natural resources, and/or entomology. Background or course work in leadership, management, education, and/or grant writing/management. Experience and/or background with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations. Experience in identifying, guiding, and collaborating with volunteers. Ability to generate a credible media presence in the community. Essential Functions Program Development - 5% Under the direction and programmatic oversight of the Supervisor, assist in the development of innovative educational programs and strategies to meet identified horticulture needs and interests of participants and volunteers. Assist in research, identification, creation, and/or selection of appropriate educational and community resources and identify additional resources required for new programs and initiatives. Assist in structuring programs to meet the needs of program participants. May draw upon Cornell University program resources and research in order to address needs and to select program materials. Assist Supervisor in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local priorities. Program Delivery - 15% Deliver innovative, high quality horticulture education programs and events that address identified programming priorities utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including formal and informal workshops, seminars, social and mass media consistent with identified educational needs. Deliver high quality environmental educational programs and events that address local, regional, and statewide programming priorities using existing program resources and materials. Provide subject matter resource and information related to management of plant, insect, and disease problems; horticulture, entomology, and plant pathology; structural pests and ticks. Serve as subject matter expert in the area of horticulture and diagnostic lab for staff, volunteers, participants, community organizations, general public and professionals working within the county and the region. Consult and utilize target audiences/stakeholders, collaborators, organizations, agencies, government, and other key partners in program delivery efforts. Foster acceptance of programs, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences. Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty, program units and other Land Grant Universities as appropriate for program delivery guidance. Ensure program delivery is within the scope of the statewide and Association Plan of Work. Represent CCE before the public, participants, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery. Program Evaluation - 5% Assist in the creation of program evaluation framework. Interact with program participants, Association staff, program committees, county/community leaders, and other key stakeholders to collect evaluation data for improving programs. Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods. Recommend program changes to strengthen and improve programs. Communicate outcomes to the Executive Director, leadership team, Board, program advisory committee, Cornell faculty, county, and community leaders. Assist with making recommendations for program changes to strengthen and improve programs. Applied Research - 5% Collaborate in the applied research process in conjunction with Cornell University faculty as identified and opportunities become available to design, create, or implement applied research collection framework. Collect and process soil, plant, and insect diagnostic lab samples. Maintain direct linkage with Cornell University faculty and program units for guidance in applied research. Communicate social and economic changes to Cornell University Specialists that may be studied and/or acted upon. Administrative Direction - 20% Assist with establishing local Horticulture program goals and priorities. Plan the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods. Assist with identifying activities and resources necessary to implement initiatives and projects. Assist with development of marketing strategies, public affairs, and special events to reach target audiences and meet program objectives. Assist in identifying community and fiscal resources for program continuance and enhancement. Assist with development of grant applications to secure funding for ongoing/expanded programming efforts. Provide supervisor with program related information to assist in the budget development process. May provide input to planning program budget based on program feasibility needs and assist in identifying opportunities for program fund development activities. Assist supervisor in identifying Horticulture staff and/or volunteer development or trainings needs and assist with planning programs to train staff and/or volunteers, as necessary. Administrative Management - 25% Assist with ensuring volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management. Assist with identifying, anticipating, recommending, and planning for program needs (i.e., program supplies and materials). Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise within the program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures. Assist with grant proposals to secure additional resources and funding, actively involving the Executive Director, Program Committee, Board of Directors, Cornell faculty, and Extension Administration, as necessary. Provide guidance to assigned staff by coaching, supporting, and providing feedback to enable educators to achieve program objectives and meet the needs of constituents. Ensure volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management. Monitor program to ensure that