Therapeutic Horticulture Program Manager
Therapeutic Horticulture Program Manager
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Research Coordinator I
Bachelors degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Program Coordination
Collaborate with the program Director to coordinate programming for the UF Student Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) Program. Assist with project implementation and management ensuring program delivery is focused on emphasizing decreasing stress and mental fatigue boosting selfesteem and selfefficacy and providing community creativity and optimism. Responsible for maintaining databases and project management timelines scheduling and participating in meetings with project team personnel and stakeholders and providing action recommendations to the project. Assist the Director with writing and editing content for program proposals research grants publications and other program activities.
Greenhouse & Plant Care Management
Coordinate and supervise the preparation set up maintenance and cleanup of the greenhouse and Wilmot Botanical Gardens ensuring all equipment and materials are properly used and stored. Oversees nutrient analysis of plant soil and water samples preparing standards and reagents for tests ensuring accuracy and precision in the data collection process. Required to drive to various garden and greenhouse locations. Implements program procedures regarding routine preventative maintenance of greenhouse and laboratory spaces addressing any issues promptly. Maintain inventory of supplies in the greenhouse and laboratory ensuring stock levels are adequate.
Student Recruitment & Community Outreach
Coordinate with UFs Counseling & Wellness Center to help identify and develop opportunities to promote the UFSTH Program and manage counselor and student recruitment. Additionally identify resources and promote the Therapeutic Horticulture and Horticultural Therapy programs to the greater Gainesville community.
Interdepartmental Relations
Act as the liaison for the Therapeutic Horticulture program coordinating trials and meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure streamlined communication and effective project . Identify resources and develop relationships with other UF programs departments and stakeholders to create additional interdisciplinary naturebased opportunities.
Record Maintenance
Maintain daily records and document program output and progress toward program objectives in order to make programmatic recommendations to ensure attainment of program deliverables.
$45000
Bachelors degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous experience withtherapeutic horticulture programs
- Coursework in horticultural therapy
- Professional registration with the American Horticultural Therapy Association
This is a timelimited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances such as funding sources which control the length of time for which the position is available.
Background Check is Required.
To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter Resume/CV and 3 References.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
