Consumer Horticulture Educator

MANRRS JOB HUB MSU Extension

Posted on July 28, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
August 18, 2026.

Work to provide local as well as statewide leadership and educational programming expertise in alignment with the needs of home and community gardeners. In this position, you will lead the local Extension Master Gardener Programs in Livingston, Washtenaw, and surrounding counties, collaborate across work teams, Institutes, and community groups, working with faculty, specialists, and educators for overall advancement of the needs of the Institute clientele.

You will identify, design, implement, and evaluate research‑based educational programs that meet current and projected outreach needs related to best management practices for landscape and garden management contributing to the short and long-term goals of producing healthy foods and landscapes while protecting the environment. Through your leadership, you will develop and deliver science‑based information for home and community gardeners and support the local Extension Master Gardner volunteers.

You will work with lawn and garden hotline volunteers to address home gardening questions from across the state and will serve as an informational resource for lawn and garden questions. You will develop entrepreneurial programs to help support the local consumer horticulture program. Through collaboration in research, engagement with community members, and dissemination of research‑based information through various methods, including in‑person and multimedia programming and written communications, you will explore and implement programs that lead to public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that lead to the production of healthy foods and landscapes while protecting the environment.

You will also develop, produce, and deliver Consumer Horticulture outreach materials with messaging and content that is accessible and is consistent with the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute messaging. Although negotiable, there will be space available for this position to work from the Livingston County MSU Extension office. This position may be eligible to utilize a flexible work environment, however, there is an expectation to work from a MSU Extension County office.

The needs, responsibilities, and opportunities of an individual’s position and office location drive the ability and amount of work‑location flexibility.

See full description for complete list of responsibilities:
Identify, develop, conduct, and evaluate innovative educational programs that meet current and projected statewide needs, and supports growth and understanding of critical issues facing people in Michigan. Develop and maintain positive working relationships intra‑ and inter‑organizationally and create and promote positive public relations for MSU Extension and the AABI. Understand and support the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute’s efforts in culture, access, belonging, and Civil Rights, with a special emphasis on removing barriers from participation and reaching all populations, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status, socio‑economic class and other human differences in rural, suburban and urban communities, and where applicable, increasing programmatic delivery and participation in urban centers.

Minimum Qualifications (see full description for complete list of requirements):
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to horticulture or related field must be earned by date of hire.

Masters

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Commensurate with education and experience.

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