Extension Educator - Flower Trials Manager

Bordenstein Lab

Manheim, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Manage plant fertility and irrigation
Supervise undergraduate interns
Coordinate collaborative trial sites
Manage a comprehensive flower trials program, including planning, scheduling, designing, maintaining, budgeting, and reporting for container and field grown annuals and perennials

Job Summary

  • Manage a comprehensive flower trials program, including planning, scheduling, designing, maintaining, budgeting, and reporting for container and field grown annuals and perennials.
  • Develop and deliver educational programming related to the flower trials and floriculture production, including presentations and content for trade press and social media.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

Manage a comprehensive flower trials program, including planning, scheduling, designing, maintaining, budgeting, and reporting for container and field grown annuals and perennials.

Salary

Base: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage plant fertility and irrigation
  • Supervise undergraduate interns
  • Coordinate collaborative trial sites
  • Acquire plant materials from breeders
  • Maintain detailed plant records
  • Conduct seasonal plant evaluations
  • Manage trials website and content

Nice-to-have

  • Explore innovative technologies
  • Develop educational programming
  • Collaborate with university faculty

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree
  • 1+ years of relevant experience
  • Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator’s License
  • Valid driver’s license

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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