Job Title: Nursery Specialist
Classification Title: Resource Educator
Location:
Primary
Role and Accountability
Educator will be responsible for providing leadership
in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the extension nursery and
landscape management educational programs on
Responsibilities
and Essential Functions
Issue Area Leadership
Program Development and Priority Setting (10%)
Identify ornamental horticulture educational program needs with program advisory committees, program participants, Cornell Cooperative Extension staff and Cornell faculty.
Program
Management and Coordination (10%)
Develop
educational strategies, maintaining direct linkage with Cornell and county
extension staff dealing with nursery production and landscape management
issues. Develop and enhance relationships with appropriate agencies,
organizations, industry and community leaders in the area of nursery
production, horticultural services and environmental issues.
Subject Matter
Resource and Program Delivery (45%)
Serve as subject matter resource to program committees, Cornell Cooperative Extension staff, and clientele, including agencies and other groups on a local, regional and statewide basis. Conduct educational programs through meetings, seminars, committees and individual counseling on all aspects of ornamental horticulture and related environmental issues. Develop networks of professionals to extend ornamental horticulture program information to appropriate clientele. As a team member, serve as a resource to other Cornell staff in cooperative projects and programs. Provide counsel and support to other extension staff to foster organizational confidence and competence in program processes
Research and
Program Evaluation (15%)
Conduct applied research and demonstrations at the Long
Island Horticultural Research and
Administrative
Management (Finance, Budget) (10%)
Develop and work with the Nursery and Horticulture Services Advisory Committee to identify priorities and resources needed in the program and develop methods of information delivery. Monitor expenses and seek funding through grants in support of the current programs and for expansion as necessary.
Professional
Improvement and other duties as assigned (10%)
In cooperation with supervisor, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means of increasing competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address change in programming and Association priorities.
Contacts
(level of interaction and outcomes)
Attend and actively participate in
Nursery and Horticulture Services Advisory Committee meetings and the
Agricultural Program Advisory Committee. Coordinate programs with all
stakeholders in the ornamental horticultural industry and staff at the Long
Island Horticultural Research and
Reporting
Relationships and Type of Supervision Received/Given
This position is accountable to and under the direct supervision of the Extension Issue Leader - Agriculture, seeking input from the supervisor in non-routine or complex subject matter situations. As a subject matter expert, independently identify clientele and select appropriate subject matter relative to analyzed needs, alerting supervisor of issues and concerns as well as actual or potential areas of risk or conflict. Responsible for coaching, goal setting and providing subject matter and supervisory support to non-exempt educators, making hiring recommendations and addressing performance development issues.
Qualifications:
Masters Degree required in Ornamental
Horticulture or related sciences with emphasis in plant physiology, plant
pathology, entomology or nutrient management. Relevant experience required. Two or more years experience in Cooperative
Extension or similar educational fields preferred. Experience in working with
business planning, labor issues, energy and environmental stewardship as
related to the industry is desirable. Course work in plant pathology, entomology,
pest management, plant physiology and/or nutrient management.
Excellent oral and written
communication skills and ability to handle multiple priorities. Ability to work
independently; and prioritize tasks with a minimum of supervision. Willingness
to meet the travel demands of the position and flexibility to work other than
normal work hours (early morning or evening) as required. Ability to use
computers in communications, data access and information analysis is essential.
Willingness to obtain a
APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning 4/28/08, or until an acceptable pool of applicants has been identified.
Send letter of intent, resume,
and transcripts to PA
**Individuals who bring a diverse
perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
provides equal program and employment opportunities.
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