job posting

**"Lynn M. Gregor" g*@ag.osu.edu**

Position Opening:
The Community Gardening Program of Ohio State University Extension in
Cuyahoga County; Cleveland, Ohio

Must Apply On-line:
For complete position description and online application instructions,
please go to www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition number 314925. To
assure consideration you must apply by June 12, 2005.

Program Assistant
7  50% Full-Time Equivalent; grant-supported
7 Must have own transportation; mileage reimbursed at $0.405 per mile
7 Medical benefits and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
7 Some weekend and evening hours required

Under the direction of OSU Extension, this employee will work in
partnership with Cleveland Department of Public Health and other agencies
to carry out the STEPS to a Healthier US: Cleveland project.  This project
will combat major public health diseases such as diabetes, obesity and
asthma.  Community gardening will be a community-focused intervention to
improve the local social and physical environments in at-risk, resource
poor neighborhoods.

Abilities/Experience required:
7Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in field related to
horticulture, education and/or community organizing.
7Experience in conducting outreach in an urban setting.
7Experience in managing programs and/or community outreach.
7Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.
7Horticulture knowledge and hands-on vegetable gardening experience required.
7Experience in market gardening and/or farmers markets a plus.
7Ability to work with diverse groups or individuals in indoor and outdoor
settings.
7Experience in establishing and conducting educational presentations to
small or large groups.
7Experience working with minimal supervision and ability to manage schedule
independently.
7 Computer proficiency in word processing, internet, email.

OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that
all educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are
available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race,
color, age, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin, or veteran status.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration
and Director, OSU Extension
TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868

Lynn Gregor
Program Coordinator
Community Gardening
Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga Co.
216-397-6046
gregor@ag.osu.edu

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