PCEI Horticulture Coordinator

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Idaho; On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Education award

Loan forbearance

Childcare assistance

Professional development

Job summary

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps is seeking a Horticulture Coordinator to oversee native plant nursery operations and landscape management at the Palouse Nature Center, under supervision. The role collaborates with all PCEI staff and supports local restoration projects.

The duties include nursery tracking, landscape stewardship, and youth outreach. Ideal candidates have horticulture knowledge and experience educating diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication abilities.
• Experience organizing and coordinating groups or projects.
• Experience leading/teaching people of various ages.
• Demonstrated time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated computer skills and outdoor labor ability (≤50 lbs lift).

Responsibilities

• Native plant nursery management and tracking (costs, inventory, plant health and mortality, sales, donations).
• Landscape stewardship at Palouse Nature Center and Rose Creek Nature Preserve.
• Children's Edible Garden planting and maintenance; outreach and events.
• Volunteer leadership and horticultural education; program planning support.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Group coordination

Leadership/teaching

Time management

Computer skills

Outdoor physical labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fingerprint background check

Job description

The Horticulture Coordinator will oversee the success of PCEI native plant nursery and landscape management of the Palouse Nature Center with supervision and direction from the Project Manager and collaboration with all PCEI staff. The member will coordinate ongoing landscape maintenance at the Palouse Nature Center and at times assist at local restoration project sites.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent verbal, written & graphic communication abilities; Experience organizing/coordinating groups/projects; Experience leading/teaching people of various ages; Demonstrated time management and problem-solving abilities; Demonstrated computer skills; Experience doing physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain; Able to lift at least 50 lbs.; Knowledge of ecology, conservation, restoration, horticulture, land management, education, adult learning, curriculum and instruction, or related fields.POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 20 years of age; Must be U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident; Valid driver’s license & good driving record; Must possess high school diploma/equivalent; Must commit to the full term of service; Must successfully pass fingerprint criminal history background check. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENETIC INFORMATION, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, FAMILIAL STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW.MEMBER BENEFITS: A taxable, monthly living allowance totaling $22,200 for an 11-mo, 1700-hr term; An education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of term of service; Loan forbearance; Childcare allowance for those who qualify; Professional development, trainings & networking opportunities.

Member Duties :

MEMBER DUTIES: 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.IDEAL CANDIDATE: Horticulture background/education, landscape/gardening experience

Program Benefits :

Childcare assistance if eligible,Health Coverage,Living Allowance,Training,Education award upon successful completion of service.

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours,Car recommended,Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas :

Environment,Education,Children/Youth,Community Outreach.

Skills :

Team Work,Public Speaking,Environment,Education,Leadership,Teaching/Tutoring,General Skills.