Part-Time Master Gardener Program Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A part-time position at a leading university in Westmoreland County, assisting the Master Gardener Program. Responsibilities include volunteer management, outreach coordination, and maintaining program documentation. Ideal candidates will have strong computer skills and a passion for community engagement.

Qualifications

• Assist Master Gardener Program Coordinator in Westmoreland County.
• Demonstrate competency in applicable software.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with volunteers and respond to inquiries.
• Recruit and train new volunteers.
• Coordinate outreach events and manage social media promotion.

Skills

Knowledge of computers

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Zoom

Outlook email

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This individual will assist the Master Gardener Program Coordinator in Westmoreland County. This position is administratively responsible to the County Master Gardener Coordinator and the Area Master Gardener Coordinator.

Duties include working with the County Master Gardener Coordinator to:

• develop a working relationship with the volunteers and respond to their calls and emails
• recruit, select, and assist in the training classes for new volunteers
• update and manage HandsOn Connect
• collate volunteer hours; order certificates, name badges, and other recognition items
• maintain and update county website
• prepare and submit financial documentation for deposits and expenses
• coordinate and schedule continuing education opportunities
• attend committee meetings when appropriate
• collect and organize data for program impact reports
• coordinate outreach events and volunteers
• plan and coordinate the annual recognition event with the Social and Recognition Committee
• promote projects and events on social media

Candidates should demonstrate competency in knowledge of computers and applicable software, including Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Zoom, Outlook email, and web browsers.

This position is part-time for 15 hours per week.

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $16.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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