Roanoke Horticulture Technician
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Job no: 530638
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Southwest District Coop. Extension
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Provide leadership and management for the operation of the horticulture hotline and plant clinic. Disseminate information and diagnose problems relating to noncommercial horticulture for VCE clientele in the Roanoke and Botetourt areas.
Strong technical and diagnostic skills dealing with horticulture related topics; strong communication skills; self motivated, responsible, and able to work without close supervision; experienced in prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; experience developing educational materials; experienced in training, motivating, supervising, evaluating, and recognizing volunteers; basic computer skills for accessing and conveying information.
Associate Degree in horticulture; previous experience in horticulture education.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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