Program Specialist I Horticulture
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Program Specialist I - HorticultureJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degreePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in horticulture agriculture environmental science ag education or a related fieldExperience in program development educational outreach or public communication related to urban agriculture organic agriculture or a similar field
Familiarity with website content management newsletters or digital communication tools.
Experience assisting with data collection demonstration plots or applied agricultural research.
Job Description:
The Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University is seeking a Program Specialist I to support urban and organic agriculture education and outreach efforts. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about advancing agriculture through community engagement education and applied research. The Program Specialist plays a key role in developing coordinating and delivering programs and resources that enhance understanding and adoption of urban and organic agriculture practices among various audiences.
The Program Specialist works closely with Extension staff community partners and stakeholders to design outreach materials coordinate events provide educational support and assist with research and demonstration activities. The role also contributes to communication content management and fiscal support for grant-funded and programmatic initiatives including the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
Key Responsibilities include:
Develop and deliver educational programs webinars videos and outreach materials related to urban and organic agriculture.
Coordinate events farm demonstrations and field days in collaboration with Extension staff and community partners.
Create and manage educational content for newsletters webpages workshops and other communication platforms.
Serve as a subject-matter resource by responding to public and stakeholder inquiries and supporting Extension education efforts.
Assist with research demonstration plot maintenance data collection report writing and literature review to support program development.
Provide support for fiscal and reporting activities including budget review assistance with the principal investigator.
Why Join Our Team
You will have the opportunity to help shape and grow a new high-impact urban agriculture program created to meet the needs of urban farmers who previously had limited access to Extension resources. As an emerging program this role offers meaningful input into program direction priorities and innovative approaches. Youll work at the intersection of agriculture and community supporting small-scale farms within city limitsoften less than an acrethat play an important role in local food systems and food access. This position combines education outreach and hands-on work offering the chance to make a visible difference for growers and communities.
Learn more about our program at must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
December 31 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
January 29 2026Posting Close Date:
February 15 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18518Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
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