Propagation and Education Coordinator

Specific Job Responsibilities and Duties 

• Work with colleagues and Program Director on issues that may arise with a crop; make recommendations, refine growing practices through observation, experimentation and write reports.
• Lead development of processes toward improving growth of crop, including assembling, updating and disseminating plant propagation protocols/guides. Work with coordinators and seed techs to learn from their practices and incorporate their experience into products useful to the team.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise with regard to the growth of crops including recommendations for overcoming issues that might prevent fulfillment of contracts.
• Report on metrics of social media success; adjust efforts accordingly.
• Share expertise in the growth and development of native plants with colleagues.
• Coordinate with the media for earned press and press releases for events.
• Design and deliver classroom and field trip lessons to prison audiences and juvenile detention centers, develop curriculum, design and manage educational evaluations, and process, analyze, and report data. 
• Supervise specific staff, volunteers and subcontractors, and participate in the hiring of contractors and or other staff.
• Participate in and contribute to partner meetings; assist in grant or funding development.
• Develop and write reports, newsletters, and publications with support from supervisor; effectively communicate in appropriate format to multiple audiences and write for blogs and websites in English.
• Participate in identifying and developing grant proposals/agreements (with assistance), develop proposal budgets, and cultivate relationships that result in project funding. 
• Other duties as assigned, which may include conducting tours, workshops and presentations for funders, partners, and the public, assist with other EE projects as requested, and participate in inter-department education programs. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A minimum of one year of educational teaching (formal or informal) experience. 
• A strong background in horticulture, crop/soil science/biology/ecology or related field.
• At least one year experience in plant propagation, agriculture, horticulture or related experience.
• Able to pass a background check and Department of Corrections background check. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Ability to work some weekends and ability to lift 25 pounds. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience managing and coordinating several projects simultaneously. 
• Positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Current U.S. driver’s license. 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Experience working with incarcerated people, or other marginalized groups.
• IPM certification.
• Herbicide/pesticide applicator’s license.
• Native plant propagation is preferred.
• GIS skills or certificate
• Strong creativity skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Apply HERE: https://appliedeco.org/get-involved/jobs/