Community Gardens Program Leader & Outreach Coordinator

Manatee County Government; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government seeks a Program Specialist to administer and promote Extension education programs in the Agriculture & Extension Division. The role focuses on volunteer program development, instructional quality, and horticultural expertise for participants and the public.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least two years developing curriculum for diverse audiences, with strong communication and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least 2 years of curriculum development.
• Experience delivering educational programming to diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, market, schedule, and deliver public educational programs and workshops.
• Coordinate with staff, volunteers, Extension faculty, and agencies to enhance programming.
• Represent programs at outreach events and manage volunteer programs.
• Maintain records and prepare program reports for management use.
• Ensure safety procedures and adapt to varying weather and outdoor environments.

Skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Canva

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

TEAMS

Zoom

Eventbrite

GIS (ACR, Survey 123)

Job description

Manatee County Government seeks a Program Specialist to administer and promote Extension education programs in the Agriculture & Extension Division. The role focuses on volunteer program development, instructional quality, and horticultural expertise for participants and the public.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least two years developing curriculum for diverse audiences, with strong communication and collaborative skills.