Education/Training Spec II

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $59K - $67K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ June 16th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Education/Training Specialist II to coordinate and lead Therapeutic Horticulture programming for diverse populations. The role involves recruiting participants, developing research protocols, writing grants, managing volunteers, overseeing greenhouse operations, and promoting the program through various communication channels.

Highlights

Create and lead Therapeutic Horticulture programs and recruit participants.
Develop research protocols, collect data, and write grant proposals to support programming.
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers including master gardeners and students.
Manage a 2,700 sqft greenhouse, including plant purchases and volunteer supervision.
Give presentations and lead tours related to Therapeutic Horticulture for community groups.
Organize and manage walk-in sales, biannual plant sales, and sales volunteers.
Requires a bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in horticulture or closely related plant science discipline.
Expected salary range is $59,000 to $67,000 per year.
Part of the Office of Health Affairs at Wilmot Botanical Gardens.