Position Opening: The Community Gardening Program of Ohio State University Extension in Cuyahoga County
Must Apply On-line: For complete position description and online application instructions, please go to www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition number 314925. To assure consideration you must apply by June 19, 2005. Program Assistant 7 50% Full-Time Equivalent; grant-supported 7 Must have own transportation; mileage reimbursed at $0.405 per mile 7 Medical benefits and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System 7 Some weekend and evening hours required Under the direction of OSU Extension, this employee will work in partnership with Cleveland Department of Public Health and other agencies to carry out the STEPS to a Healthier US: Cleveland project. This project will combat major public health diseases such as diabetes, obesity and asthma. Community gardening will be a community-focused intervention to improve the local social and physical environments in at-risk, resource poor neighborhoods. Abilities/Experience required: 7Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in field related to horticulture, education and/or community organizing. 7Experience in conducting outreach in an urban setting. 7Experience in managing programs and/or community outreach. 7Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills. 7Horticulture knowledge and hands-on vegetable gardening experience required. 7Experience in market gardening and/or farmers markets a plus. 7Ability to work with diverse groups or individuals in indoor and outdoor settings. 7Experience in establishing and conducting educational presentations to small or large groups. 7Experience working with minimal supervision and ability to manage schedule independently. 7 Computer proficiency in word processing, internet, email. OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, OSU Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868 Lynn Gregor Program Coordinator Community Gardening Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga Co. 216-397-6046 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden
