Horticulture Coordinator — Native Plants & Education Lead

AmeriCorps; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Education award

Loan forbearance

Childcare allowance

Professional development

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Horticulture Coordinator to oversee the native plant nursery and landscape management at the Palouse Nature Center, under supervision from the Project Manager and in collaboration with PCEI staff. The role includes coordinating landscape maintenance and, at times, assisting at local restoration sites in Moscow, Idaho.

The ideal candidate has horticulture background, strong communication, leadership and teaching abilities, and a willingness to perform outdoor physical work

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Commit to the full term of service
• Pass fingerprint criminal history background check

Responsibilities

• Native plant nursery management and tracking (costs, inventory, plant health and mortality, sales, donations, etc.)
• Landscape stewardship at Palouse Nature Center and Rose Creek Nature Preserve
• Children’s Edible Garden planting and maintenance
• Volunteer leader and educator for horticultural events and outreach
• Horticulture event tracking and supervision
• Assist in development of horticulture program plans and procedures.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Group coordination

Teaching experience

Time management

Computer skills

Outdoor physical labor

Lifting 50 lbs

Ecology/Conservation knowledge

Education

Some college

Job description

AmeriCorps is seeking a Horticulture Coordinator to oversee the native plant nursery and landscape management at the Palouse Nature Center, under supervision from the Project Manager and in collaboration with PCEI staff. The role includes coordinating landscape maintenance and, at times, assisting at local restoration sites in Moscow, Idaho.

The ideal candidate has horticulture background, strong communication, leadership and teaching abilities, and a willingness to perform outdoor physical work