Assist in the development and delivery of therapeutic horticulture programming for UF students (UFSTH)
Liaise with UF’s Counseling & Wellness Center to promote the program and coordinate counselor and student recruitment
Assist in the development of additional interdisciplinary nature-based opportunities with other programs and departments at UF
Coordinate and manage volunteers
Support UFSTH research studies; Promote UFSTH program and recruit participants
Maintain daily records and document program output and progress
Additional duties will include:
Support additional TH programming as needed
Manage greenhouse plants for programming
Assist in grant writing and TH program development
Promote TH and HT to the UF and Gainesville communities and beyond
The successful candidate will have:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, and be team-oriented
Compassion, patience, understanding, tolerance, and the ability to work with a wide range of people
Ability to motivate and encourage others
Strong interest in and aptitude for horticulture and the ability to transmit the knowledge to others
Resourcefulness and creativity in developing new approaches and innovative projects to involve people in TH activities
Commitment to personal responsibility and reliability
Excellent organizational skills
Capacity to employ initiative and work independently
Analytical skills and the ability to make accurate assessments
Expected Salary:
$20 – $26, hourly, based on education and experience
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those with professional registration with the American Horticultural Therapy Association and/or training and experience in horticultural therapy programming.
Name and contact information for three professional references
Documentation of professional registration with AHTA (if applicable)
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
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