Education/Training Spec II
- The University of Florida
- United States, FL
- Jun 16, 2026
Job Description:
| Classification Title: |
Education/Training Spec II |
|---|---|
| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
| Job Description: | Create and lead Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) programming for diverse populations • Recruit participants for TH programs; develop protocols and collect data on select TH participant groups. • Write grant proposals to support TH programming. Volunteer Management • Recruitment of Master Gardeners, students and other interested parties to assist in the delivery of the TH programming; create and manage online TH training program for volunteers; organize in-service training for volunteers. • Document progress in TH participant groups; Promote the UF Wilmot Botanical Gardens TH program through interviews, articles in peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at meetings and conferences. Greenhouse Management • Manage 2,700sqft greenhouse; purchase plants and supplies for greenhouse and TH program; train and manage work-study students and other volunteers working in the greenhouse; and give TH presentations and lead tours for community groups |
| Expected Salary: |
$59,000 to $67,000 |
| Required Qualifications: |
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
| Preferred: | Master’s degree in horticulture or closely related plant science discipline |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Please upload the following - CV or Resume, Cover Letter and List of Professional References. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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Job Description:
| Classification Title: |
Education/Training Spec II |
|---|---|
| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
| Job Description: | Create and lead Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) programming for diverse populations • Recruit participants for TH programs; develop protocols and collect data on select TH participant groups. • Write grant proposals to support TH programming. Volunteer Management • Recruitment of Master Gardeners, students and other interested parties to assist in the delivery of the TH programming; create and manage online TH training program for volunteers; organize in-service training for volunteers. • Document progress in TH participant groups; Promote the UF Wilmot Botanical Gardens TH program through interviews, articles in peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at meetings and conferences. Greenhouse Management • Manage 2,700sqft greenhouse; purchase plants and supplies for greenhouse and TH program; train and manage work-study students and other volunteers working in the greenhouse; and give TH presentations and lead tours for community groups |
| Expected Salary: |
$59,000 to $67,000 |
| Required Qualifications: |
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
| Preferred: | Master’s degree in horticulture or closely related plant science discipline |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Please upload the following - CV or Resume, Cover Letter and List of Professional References. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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