Pesticide Safety Education Project Coordinator - Horticultural Science

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with Experience

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Sep 10, 2024

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193658EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Pesticide Safety Education Project Coordinator - Horticultural Science
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with Experience
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Horticultural Science
About the Department	People depend on plants for food, environmental aesthetics and recreation. No matter where you live, work or play, what we do touches your life. Our faculty and students conduct cutting-edge research that increases the quality and variety of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants available to consumers worldwide. We are experts in the science, art, technology and business of growing plants. And the demand for our services is growing. Whether through hands-on instruction in our greenhouses, field labs or community gardens, our work ensures the economic and environmental sustainability for horticulture across the state, the nation and the world. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences houses 12 Academic departments with 294 faculty, 2,891 undergraduate students and 899 graduate students. The College is home to 18 research stations strategically located across the state that enhances our interactions with our farmers, stakeholders, and industry partners. Our strategic plan, Growing Our Future 2023-2030 is accessible here https://units.cals.ncsu.edu/cals-strategic-plan/.
Essential Job Duties	The Project Coordinator for the NC Pesticide Safety Education Program ( PSEP) will collaborate with the Program Director and the PSEP team to support the program's mission of promoting the safe and effective use of pesticides by applicators across agricultural, commercial, and residential settings. The position encompasses the following key responsibilities: Manuals and Educational Resources: Review, edit, and format 1-2 pesticide certification manuals annually. Assist in the creation of Extension bulletins, website updates, and other online educational materials, ensuring all content is current, accessible, and relevant to users. Workshop Coordination: Plan and manage logistics for 25+ Pesticide Safety workshops each year, held throughout North Carolina to prepare applicators for state certification exams. Responsibilities include coordinating presenters, travel arrangements, and workshop schedules. Act as the main point of contact for attendees and presenters, both before and after the workshops, providing clear communication on training materials and licensing procedures. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including Extension Agents from all 101 County Extension Centers and personnel from the NCDA&CS Structural Pest and Pesticide Section. Schedule quarterly meetings with the PSEP Advisory Committee and prepare minutes. Financial Management: Oversee the fiduciary responsibilities of the PSEP, including managing the PSEP online store, securing quotes and bids for training materials, handling contracts, processing accounts receivable/payable, and managing grant fund disbursements. Collect and organize data to support budgeting, financial reporting, and informed program decision-making.
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's degree in education or business administration, or a Bachelor's degree, preferably in education or business administration with at least three (3) years of alternative or equivalent professional experience.
Other Required Qualifications	Ability to provide direction to staff Ability to create, compile, and analyze printed and electronic information. Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in written form. Ability to edit, adjust wording to meet the needs of the audience. Ability to coordinate scheduling and logistics for outreach programming. Ability to explain and interpret program information to stakeholders Comprehensive knowledge of program services Ability to manage budgets and program finances
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in education or business administration.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	Valid Driver's License and the ability to obtain an NC Driver's License within 60 days of the start date. The incumbent wil need to drive a program vehicle to different pesticide schools independently.
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	09/09/2024
Anticipated Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach a Cover Letter, CV/Resume and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00111030
Position Type	EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	111501 - Horticultural Science
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.