Job Description About Us:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

About the Prince George's County Extension Office:

The Prince George’s County Extension office is part of a countywide educational system, sponsored jointly by the University of Maryland, Prince George’s County Government, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The Prince George's County Extension Advisory Council also provides support and guidance in assessing needs, identifying resources and managing local funds. It is our goal to provide you with up-to-date, research based information that will have a positive impact on you, your family, your community and our county.

Position Description:

Duties:

• Coordinate science based programs at the Center for Educational Partnership (CEP) in Riverdale. This consists of both youth and adult programming, specifically in the areas of Urban Agriculture, Gardening and Sustainability and 4-H Youth Development, particularly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related projects including robotics and bicycle repair and safety.
• Responsible for coordination and daily operation of the Community Garden. Identify resources in the community and on campus and coordinate efforts to utilize and leverage these financial and human resources.
• Recruit and coordinate UMD students and community residents to actively serve as volunteers for UME and other center programs. Supervise student projects.
• Develop, recruit and oversee internship opportunities for UMD students.
• Establish relationships and partnerships with schools, health facilities, social services, county agencies and NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations) in the surrounding community. 
• Reach out to Latinos and other minorities in the Riverdale community to increase awareness of and engagement in UME programming efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in agriculture, mechanical sciences, ag engineering, plant science, etc.; community education; multicultural education, or other related fields.
• Ability to effectively recruit and mentor University of Maryland students and community volunteers
• Ability to work with diverse audiences
• Ability to effectively recruit and mentor University of Maryland students and community volunteers
• Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.

Preferences:

• Familiarity with community education and multi-cultural environments.
• Understanding of and strong belief in volunteerism and youth development
• Technically competent, understanding of and ability to use basic computer programs, etc.
• M.S. preferred.
• Bilingual

Compensation this position is How to apply DeadlineApril 30, 2014