Education/Training Spec III, FFL Training Coordinator

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Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design

Department: 60840000 - AG-CTR LANDSCP CONSERV ECOLOGY

Classification Title:

Education/Training Spec III, FFL Training Coordinator

Job Description:

Program Development and Coordination:

Develop, conduct, coordinate, and evaluate Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ training programs for urban audiences, including landscape professionals, landscape designers, builders and developers, local governments, and other identified stakeholders.

Supervise Education Specialist(s), providing guidance and support to enhance their effectiveness.

Serve as the primary point of contact for UF/IFAS county extension agents and other landscape professionals, ensuring they are informed about FFL initiatives and equipped with the necessary resources for successful implementation.

Organize in-service training sessions to gather input and feedback from county extension FFL staff and provide necessary training on scienced-based landscape and programmatic information.

Develop community partnerships and collaborate with local volunteers, organizations, agencies, and UF/IFAS colleagues to promote Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices. Travel to various locations throughout Florida will be required.

Content Development:

Develop, facilitate, and promote new certification programs with the help of UF/IFAS Faculty.

Develop, facilitate and conduct train the trainer curriculum for FFL educators.

Evaluate training material effectiveness and achievement of learning outcomes and implement changes or adjustments as needed.

Assist in creating engaging educational materials including PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets,

blogs, social media, signage, and displays.

Administrative Coordination:

Establish a comprehensive management strategy to ensure program policies, enrollment, record keeping, and procedures are updated and effective.

Provides administrative oversight to the program, including program promotion, management of the clientele database, program evaluation, event planning, website content, and quarterly and annual reporting.

Establish and maintain an advisory group to assist with extension program design, direction, and operation.

Participate in program meetings and advisory committee meetings.

Prepare information for inclusion in quarterly and annual reports.

Travel:

Travel for educational events, trainings, or FFL community projects including driving to county, district, and state events.

Assume other responsibilities that benefit the FFL program as assigned by the Director.

Expected Salary:

$53,000-$55,000/annually, commensurate with experience

https://hr.ifas.ufl.edu/benefits/

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in horticultural sciences, environmental science, community development, leadership, or a closely related field. Two years of successful professional experience in environmental issues with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. The ability to multitask among the various FFL certification programs and their ancillary staff. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationships

Special Instructions to Applicants:

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Must be able to travel frequently throughout Florida, occasionally for multiple nights.

Must be able to meet strict deadlines & work well with a variety of people.

A basic understanding and working knowledge of the UF/IFAS Extension land grant mission, funding, and reporting practices.

Past working experiences that demonstrate effective speaking, listening and group facilitation skills.

Past work experience demonstrates good organizational skills and sound judgement, including the ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, manage overall workflow, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated proficiency in computer application/technical skills regarding standard office equipment and desire to learn and further incorporate innovative technologies to enhance performance.

An understanding of water as it relates to natural resources and the environment: wetlands; watershed education; ecosystems services; and consensus between water users, the regulatory community, and environmental stakeholders.

Professional experience working with corporate, governmental, environmental, or other personnel associated with the management of lawn and landscape services.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Experience working with diverse youth and adult audiences.

Skill in planning a variety of programs for the target audiences.

Knowledge of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles

Ability to operate a computer and knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

POLICY MAKING AND/OR INTERPRETATION:

Use state and local Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ regulatory standards to interpret for individual homeowners, organizations or community associations’ water resource protection.

Confer with the appropriate county or state regulatory authorities or responsible departments to uniformly apply Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ concepts and practices guided by local and state statutes.

PROGRAM DIRECTION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Assists FFL Director in development and coordination of the FFL program materials as outlined in the grant guidelines.

COMMUNICATION:

Incumbent will interact daily with statewide faculty, other agencies, community leaders and residents throughout Florida.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL DATA:

Not expected to be responsible for confidential material. Person shall keep all records of all data collected at university facilities on campus in files and computers within the department.

CREATIVITY, STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP:

May take the lead on new program initiatives and serve as a subject matter expert on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ concepts and practices. May create new programming and re-evaluate regular programming to serve stakeholders.

SUPERVISION:

Verbal and written instructions for training purposes, program delivery, and procedural forms. Additional instructions on an as-needed basis. Must be able to work independently and in a team. This position reports to the FFL Director with daily activities assigned by the FFL Assistant Director. Will supervise Training Specialist(s).

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Occasional weekends or evenings may be necessary. Some travel required to meet with statewide faculty and to participate in meetings and conferences.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

Must currently have a valid Florida driver’s license.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is a Time-Limited position

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 10 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time