Careers at Virginia Tech

This position works within the scope of the plan of work of the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Environmental Horticulture Program and serves as the lead in administration and operations of VCE Master Gardener (VCE MGs) Volunteer Program for Arlington County and the City of Alexandria. Job tasks and performance expectations are assigned by Virginia Cooperative Extension ANR Agent and Arlington VCE Unit Coordinator. The position is located at the Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington. The position is 20 hours per week and will generally be expected to be performed between 9:00am 1:00pm on weekdays. There may be some need for the MG Coordinator to work in the evening or on a Saturday or Sunday; in such cases, hours will be adjusted to remain within the 20 hour limit.

Associate's degree or combination of education and experience. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Interest in improving horticultural skills and knowledge. PC computer skills; word processing, spreadsheets, and familiarity with Zoom and Google cloud computing software, online calendars and PowerPoint presentation software. Be detail oriented, self-motivated, show initiative and possess problem solving abilities. Ability to maintain a positive, tactful, encouraging, upbeat, friendly attitude and enjoy working with people.

Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience with managing volunteer programs and or employment in horticulture preferred. Preference will be given to an individual who can show demonstrated experience and success with the following activities: Possessing good listening skills and the ability to anticipate needs of the organization and the agent. Proven track record of leading a work team or committee, possession of organizational abilities and experience in delegating responsibility to volunteers. Ability to maintain patience and explain processes and procedures to volunteers in a clear manner. Experience working in a multitasking environment where flexibility and the ability to deal with shifting priorities is needed while keeping track of "big picture" needs. Communicate effectively and in a timely fashion with volunteers, program presenters, and outside organizations via telephone, written correspondence, and email and be able to respond immediately to a request for assistance.

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Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Hourly Wage

$22.00 - $25.00

20 (Approximately)

January 20, 2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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