Horticulture Program Assistant - CSU

Compensation Range

$22.93 - $29.35

Job Description Summary

As part of the Colorado State University Extension in Weld County, the Weld County Horticulture Program Assistant provides essential support to the Horticulture / Master Gardener program. This role assists with volunteer coordination, administrative tasks, and recordkeeping, while working closely with the Horticulture Specialist to plan, implement, and evaluate educational events and outreach activities. The Program Assistant also plays a key role in by creating content and maintaining outreach through websites, social media, and printed materials. In addition, this position collaborates with Extension staff to ensure program coverage and support across the division.

This position is part time, 25 hours per week.

Job Description

Program Support - 95%

• Assisting with Master Gardener Volunteer program from planning, implementation, evaluation of event and close-out under the direction of the Horticulture Specialist. Reserves equipment and facilities for events, organizes materials, purchases supplies, communicates with internal and external partners, monitors and communicates program progress to supervisors, tracks expenses, and serves as a communication hub for all stakeholders in the event planning process.
• Providing customer service as the primary contact for Master Gardener Volunteers. Maintains communication and provides knowledge Master Gardener Volunteers through phone calls and emails. Schedules meetings related to Master Gardening programming for members.
• Coordinates volunteer opportunities with the Weld County community and greater Front Range region. Composes and sends correspondence to community partners. Manages calendar details and events through volunteer management system.
• Partners with the front office administrative support and other CSU Extension program areas to ensure coverage, customer support, and needs are met. Follows all established procedures and policies to provide answers and assist with customer needs and concerns.
• Assisting with organization of Master Gardener outreach materials, keeps inventory and orders supplies, serves as a point person for maintenance, bills, and errands
• Recording and maintaining data via volunteer management system. Runs reports on Master Gardener programming data. Maintains library of historical documents.
• Producing relevant content and maintains public communication channels via the CSU Extension, Weld County website and flyers in conjunction with the communication team

Customer Service - 5%

Required Qualifications

Required Education

Experience Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Skills and Abilities

Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation and be if hired, will be subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment.

This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered :

https : / / www.weld.gov / Government / County-Information / Join-Our-Team / Employee-Benefits

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