Education Program Manager POsition Announcement
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- Subject: [cg] Education Program Manager POsition Announcement
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- Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 11:12:32 PDT
Leila Arboretum Society, Inc.
Job Description and Announcement, June 2000
Education Program Manager
Introduction: This is full-time professional and administrative staff
position in the employ of the Leila Arboretum Society. The employee works
with considerable latitude in developing, organizing and managing
educational programming and reports to the Executive Director.
Qualifications: College graduate in horticulture, plant science,
environmental science, education or similar field. At least two years of
appropriate experience leading comparable programs.
Responsibilities: Develop and manage programs to build awareness and
knowledge of plants. Candidate will conduct either the Adult or Youth
Program and will supervise staff member for the other.
Adult Education
 Organize instruction for MSU Calhoun County Master Gardener
Volunteer Program
 Develop and oversee the Adult Continuing Education Program
 Produce and implement educational input for student staff program
(high school and college)
 Work with staff, volunteers and other agencies to expand the
educational roll of the Society
 Provide direction for the Master Gardener Association
Youth Education and Training
 Direct the development of school age programming compatible with
the Michigan Education Assessment Program including input for Children’s
Adventure Garden
 Introduce of the programs into the area school districts
 Supervise student trainee and volunteer in outreach and site based
programs (K-12)
Additional Activities
 Contribute to media materials such as newsletter, newspaper
articles, magazines
 Present informative and educational programs to groups
 Assist in other areas as directed
Skills, Experience, Qualities:
 Experienced at creating and implementing education programs
 Innovative self-starter able to produce enthusiasm for educational
program
 Possesses accurate knowledge of plant science, horticultural
principles and facts
 Thinks strategically, plans activities well in advance, and Enjoys
strong organizing skills
 Able to manage numerous projects at once
 Demonstrates confidence in working with public and finesse in
working with agency partners
 Capable of directing the efforts of others; team player in small
organization
 Communicates effectively with diverse groups
 Ability to prepare project proposals and to write grant
applications
 Computer literacy with MS Office products preferred
Competitive salary, vacation, health plan, retirement plan, support of
professional development. Immediate Opening. Please send application
letter and resume to: Education Manager Search, Leila Arboretum Society, 928
W. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017, Fax (616) 969-0616, e-mail
bcgreen@voyager.net
Leila Arboretum Society is an equal opportunity employer.
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