Duties & Responsibilities
Program Coordination and Development
Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the County Director or Educator.
Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through Master Gardener/Master Naturalist/Master Composter programs.
Conduct an evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendations for the continuation or discontinuation of the program.
Provide leadership as the primary contact to volunteers, Master Gardeners/Master Naturalist/Master Composter in support of local programs and their activities.
Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee.
Work with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records.
Disseminate education information provided by Extension professionals.
Maintain required records and data.
Provides monthly reports to the County Director.
Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development
Recruit, screen and select Master Gardener/Master Naturalist/Master Composter volunteers.
Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the Master Gardener programs/Master Naturalist/Master Composter, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials.
Coordinate volunteer training related to program offerings and continuing educational opportunities.
Maintain contact with volunteers on a regular basis through meetings and correspondence, including email and phone.
Formulate and implement standard operating procedures for all program activities to ensure the safety and welfare of all volunteers and participants.
Marketing & Networking
Develop and implement a marketing plan and objectives to recruit adult volunteers and youth participants for Master Gardener/Master Naturalist/Master Composter opportunities.
Utilize various promotion methods, including personal contacts, social media, and printed materials.
Network and collaborate with other community organizations to assess needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
Organizational Duties
Participates in professional development opportunities.
Attends staff meetings as scheduled, and provides updates to Extension staff and Extension Council on accomplishments and activities.
Complies with Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of University of Illinois Extension work.
Comply with all University of Illinois Extension and USDA policies and procedures in programs and employment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.