Home Horticulture Educator & Master Gardener Supervisor

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Extension seeks a Faculty Extension Educator to support Anne Arundel County home horticulture programs, coordinate Master Gardener volunteers, and collaborate on educational outreach with partners. The role involves creating seminars, publications, and social content, plus managing volunteers and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field, with at least one year in horticulture and demonstrated leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture education, or related field.
• Minimum one year working in horticulture or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Willingness to work with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, conduct, and evaluate home horticulture seminars and workshops.
• Create educational materials and content for social media and websites.
• Manage Master Gardener program including recruitment and training.
• Respond to clientele inquiries with timely horticulture information.
• Identify plants and pests submitted by clientele and advise accordingly.
• Provide pest control and fertilizer recommendations per guidelines.
• Disseminate horticulture information to residents via news and website updates.
• Assist in collecting and evaluating impact data for funding compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Volunteer management

Communication

Flexible hours

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture

Master's degree in horticulture

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The University of Maryland Extension seeks a Faculty Extension Educator to support Anne Arundel County home horticulture programs, coordinate Master Gardener volunteers, and collaborate on educational outreach with partners. The role involves creating seminars, publications, and social content, plus managing volunteers and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field, with at least one year in horticulture and demonstrated leadership.