What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticulture Program Assistant - Newport News position at Virginia Tech?
Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Southeast District Coop. Extension
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Job Description
The Horticulture Program Assistant is responsible for managing the volunteers serving in the Master Gardener program. This includes website maintenance, managing the email listserv, upkeep of data in the volunteer management system, and program planning. This position will also handle the day-to-day response to inquiries (telephone calls, walk-ins, electronic contacts) regarding horticulture, gardening, and entomology.
Required Qualifications
Experience communicating information to others; ability to recruit and direct volunteers; experience maintaining accurate, legible records; ability to communicate with staff of other agencies; ability to work effectively without close supervision; must have own transportation with valid operator's license and good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred horticulture experience or interest, however, not required.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Hourly Wage
Salary Information
$16 - $18 Hourly
Hours per week
Varies
Review Date
April 1, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sonja Mitchell at sonjatm@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: March 14, 2025
Applications close:
Salary : $16 - $18
