Broward County Extension Commercial Horticultural Education/Training Specialist I

🇺🇸 Davie, Florida 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $22 - $27 per Hour 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ August 25th, 2026

Training Outreach

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Commercial Horticulture Extension Faculty member. The role involves delivering educational programs and training in diverse horticulture areas, managing administrative tasks related to program promotion, maintaining demonstration sites, and supporting youth programs.

Highlights

Deliver courses and training sessions in arboriculture, landscaping, nursery management, water quality, pesticide safety, turf management, and natural area restoration.
Prepare instructional materials and communicate technical content through blogs, fact sheets, and web articles.
Manage program promotion, event planning, clientele database, financial records, and program evaluations.
Provide plant identification, disease and insect problem diagnosis, and respond to clientele inquiries.
Maintain field equipment and demonstration sites, including power tools and fruit groves.
Proctor certification exams, manage CEU applications, and coordinate logistics and reporting.
Support 4-H and youth programs by planning and delivering horticulture education modules.
Required bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience and a valid Florida driver's license.
Preferred skills include experience with varied audiences, program planning, knowledge of Florida Friendly Landscaping, social media management, administrative reporting, and Spanish proficiency.
Familiarity with county and state policies related to program content is a plus.