County Horticulturist
- Employer
- Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Sep 3, 2021
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- Position Type
- Jobs Outside Academe, For Profit Organizations, Non-profit & Government Organizations
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The Mercer County Horticulturist provides
leadership and support, in collaboration with County Agent and
County Extension Department Head, in planning and conducting local
programming to meet clientele needs in home and commercial
horticulture (including turf, nursery and landscaping) in Mercer
County, New Jersey. Takes major responsibility for coordination and
operation of the county Rutgers Master Gardener Program including
volunteer recruitment, training, and recognition; and develops
evaluative methods to measure and document program impacts.
Coordinates and supervises educational outreach activities
(educational workshops, demonstrations, training programs,
volunteer opportunities) for the general public. Interacts with and
provides technical assistance to the Mercer County Board of
Agriculture. Serves as a liaison and collaborator with the Mercer
County Park Commission and other county departments and outside
agencies when appropriate. Works collaboratively with county-based
Rutgers Cooperative Extension department personnel and programs,
community volunteers and organizations.
For more details visit
County of Mercer (mercercounty.org) and for a copy of the
county application visit
Mercer County Application for Employment
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