Agriculture/Horticulture Program Manager
Position Announcement: Education/Horticulture Program Manager
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Poteau, Oklahoma
Position Description:
Will be responsible for design, development and delivery of educational programming related to sustainable horticulture and organic horticulture. Educational programming will be hands on, written and web-based.
Design, development and on-going management of the eight acre Cannon Horticulture Plot site and its projects.
The horticultural program focuses on production systems with specific emphasis on cover crops, rotations, compost and perennial crop demonstrations. In addition, the horticulture program may include heirloom vegetable evaluations, season extension, and related activities.
Responsibilities and tasks will include:
- Publishing
- Public Speaking
- Conducting tours
- Developing educational events
- Grant writing
- Other activities as needed.
- Also may supervise temporary employees/interns.
Minimum requirements: Bachelors' degree in an applicable agricultural field, U.S. citizenship and valid driver's license. Position also requires physical exertion and working outdoors about 50% of the time.
Compensation: From $40,000- Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Generous benefit package, incl. health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K and PTO.
Qualified applicants should submit a resume, accompanied by a cover letter expressing interest in the Education/Horticulture Program Manager position and contact information for three references. The position will remain open until filled.
For further information or to submit an application, contact by mail or email:
Shelley Shipman, Human Resources
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Inc.
24456 Kerr Road
Poteau, OK 74953
sbennett@kerrcenter.com