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| Job Title: | Regional Educator-Horticulture (St. Louis) Code #D4-337 |
| Campus: | Main |
| Functional Area: | Administration |
| Description: | This position will be located at 900 Riverview Drive in St. Louis, Missouri.
The successful candidate will: develop and deliver effective research-based educational programs in the area of Horticulture that support youth, families, farmers, community partners and Lincoln University Extension staff in St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding area; secure extramural funds to support area Horticulture programming; manage an Extension program budget as well as any budgets resulting from grants and other extramural funding; maintain knowledge and skills in horticulture research through review of professional literature, participate in conferences and continuing education; and cultivate relationships with various community, state, and federal agencies and where appropriate, works in partnership with the University of Missouri Extension to execute the responsibilities of this position.
Application Procedure: Submit a Lincoln University application, cover letter, current resume or vita, official transcripts and three letters of reference to: Human Resource Services, Lincoln University, 101 Young Hall, PO Box 29, Jefferson City, MO. 65102-0029 Lincoln University is "An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer." |
| Qualifications: | Qualifications: Required qualifications are: a Master of Science in Horticulture or closely related agricultural field; at least two years of direct experience working in the field of Horticulture; strong written and oral communication skills; and at least two years of working with ethnically diverse, limited resource (financial and/ or educational) individuals, families and farmers, in informal group settings.
Preferred qualifications are: experience with urban and community gardening; experience creating educational materials written for adults who read at or below a sixth grade reading level; the ability to understand, write and speak Spanish; demonstrated success in writing grant proposals and receiving grant funds and experience using distance learning technology to deliver educational programs.
The Regional Educator:
Exercises considerable independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction.
Travels, works evenings and weekends.
Possesses a valid driver's license and has access to a passenger vehicle.
Performs other related work as assigned.
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| Salary Benefits: | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. |
| Posted on: | 3/2/2009 |
| Closing Date: | Until Position Filled |
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