Job Details

Program Coordinator, Master Gardener Coordinator

Position Details

Position Title - Program Coordinator, Master Gardener Coordinator

Division/College - College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department - Northern District

Location - Coeur d'Alene

Posting Context Statement - The Master Gardener Coordinator supports the University of Idaho Extension by recruiting and training volunteers, organizing horticulture classes and public workshops, coordinating the Plant Clinic, and promoting the Master Gardener Program through community outreach. This position maintains program records, supports presenters and events, oversees program revenues, and fosters positive relationships with staff, volunteers, agencies, and the public.

Position Overview - This position is responsible for providing day-to-day operations support to team members throughout the planning, implementation and delivery of programs, and may serve as first point of contact for the unit. Duties may include: serving as primary contact with program participants, customer service and office support functions; facilitating communication between program participants and managerial staff; coordinating arrangements for the program such as meetings, conferences and banquets; collecting, compiling and summarizing program data and managing records; maintaining program calendars and schedules; may utilize University programs to create, review and approval financial documents, and to provide routine financial reports to the program administrator; other duties as assigned.

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Position Qualifications

Required Experience - Three years performing administrative, office and/or program support functions.

Required Education - High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Other - Ability to work nonstandard business hours during the fair and special events. Current Certified Master Gardener or ability to obtain Master Gardener certification within 1 year (12 months) of employment. Valid driver's license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles.

Additional Preferred - Associate's degree, Applied Associate's degree, or certification from a two-year college or professional/technical program in horticulture, plant science, agriculture, or a closely related field and experience in horticulture, gardening, landscape management, plant-based education, or a related field; OR two years of demonstrated experience in horticulture, gardening, landscape management, plant-based education, or a related field. Two years of experience managing volunteers or employees and coordinating programs and activities. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database software.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions - Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.

Degree Requirement - Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status - Non-Exempt

Employee Category - Classified

Pay Range - $22.32 per hour or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment - Fiscal Year

FTE -.6

Full Time/Part Time - Part Time

Funding - This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. - No

Posting Date - 03/23/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants - Applications received by 4/13/26, will receive first consideration. IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Carrie Reese at carrier@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

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Background Check Statement - Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement - The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

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