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Deadline: 12/16/2014
POSITION: %-Time Temporary Extension Position
Colorado State Master Gardener Coordinator
Location TBD
Position is 12-month, part-time (20 hours/week) and temporary, with funding
guaranteed through June 30, 2016. Job responsibilities will entail coordination of the Colorado
Master Gardener (CMG) Program and Colorado Gardener Certificate (CGC) program. This
position will report directly to the Vice President for Engagement and Director of Extension, Dr.
Lou Swanson. The location of this position will be determined once a successful candidate is
identified.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE: All materials must be RECEIVED no later
than 11 :59 Mountain Time December 16, 2014. Please submit the following at: https://jobs.colostate.edu to apply.
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Resume
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Cover Letter
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Transcripts of college(s) course work showing degrees conferred. Please delete all references to birth date or social security
number prior to submission.
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Special Required Documentation:
o Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all the "Required" and "Desired" criteria listed in the Vacancy
Announcement
o Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, and your relationship to at least four (4) references. References will not be
contacted without prior notification of candidates.
For questions regarding the application process, contact help@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy and
responsibilities, please contact Williams Nobles, 719-545-1845 or william.nobles@colostate.edu.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide leadership, guidance and direction for the Colorado Master Gardener (CMG) Program and
Colorado Gardener Certificate (CGC) program. To work cooperatively with local and university Extension to determine needs and
provide appropriate support, facilitation and linkages to university resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS: The office for this position will be determined based on who is hired. The
individual is a local representative of Colorado State University. The successful candidate will:
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Provide statewide leadership to the Colorado Master Gardener (CMG) program and serve as a resource to County Extension
personnel via coordination and effective communication.
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Work with agents and/or program coordinators statewide, in all counties/regions having a CMG program.
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Coordinate the schedule and annual training for the CMG and Colorado Gardener Certificate (CGC) programs, including updating
necessary paperwork.
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Assist in hosting/coordinating trainings for county agents on volunteer management and program management.
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Manage and update Master Gardener program materials and administrative portals.
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Manage the Master Gardener Program budget.
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Teach Master Gardener and consumer horticulture classes as needed.
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Attend state and national Master Gardener conferences and serve on appropriate committees to engage with national Extension
Master Gardener coordinators.
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Facilitate meetings and discussion with statewide CMG Advisory Committee.
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Coordinate training for Extension agents to enhance technical knowledge and understanding of residential/consumer horticulture
and support the Master Gardener Program.
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Acquire extramural funding via grant writing to support, develop and enhance the consumer horticulture and CMG programs.
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Participate in service roles in Extension.
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Collaborate with faculty in campus departments to administer the CMG and CGC programs.
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Assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies including reaching out to underserved and under-represented
audiences.
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Provide leadership and assistance with other activities as assigned.
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Participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate or required by the position.
SALARY: Salary is commensurate with education and experience; maximum $32,000.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Colorado State University Extension operates in compliance with the same laws and executive orders as the University as
administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As a part of the USDA regulations, the Extension Equal Employment Opportunity
representative may be contacted at 1311 South College Avenue, Room 102, Colorado State University.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.
To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background
checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
Application process and additional information may be obtained at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/7349.
#01-15 Deadline: 11:59 pm Mountain Time 12/16/14
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