Program Development and Coordination:
Develop, conduct, coordinate, and evaluate Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ training programs for urban audiences, including landscape professionals, landscape designers, builders and developers, local governments, and other identified stakeholders.
Supervise Education Specialist(s), providing guidance and support to enhance their effectiveness.
Serve as the primary point of contact for UF/IFAS county extension agents and other landscape professionals, ensuring they are informed about FFL initiatives and equipped with the necessary resources for successful implementation.
Organize in-service training sessions to gather input and feedback from county extension FFL staff and provide necessary training on scienced-based landscape and programmatic information.
Develop community partnerships and collaborate with local volunteers, organizations, agencies, and UF/IFAS colleagues to promote Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices. Travel to various locations throughout Florida will be required.
Content Development:
Develop, facilitate, and promote new certification programs with the help of UF/IFAS Faculty.
Develop, facilitate and conduct train the trainer curriculum for FFL educators.
Evaluate training material effectiveness and achievement of learning outcomes and implement changes or adjustments as needed.
Assist in creating engaging educational materials including PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets,
blogs, social media, signage, and displays.
Administrative Coordination:
Establish a comprehensive management strategy to ensure program policies, enrollment, record keeping, and procedures are updated and effective.
Provides administrative oversight to the program, including program promotion, management of the clientele database, program evaluation, event planning, website content, and quarterly and annual reporting.
Establish and maintain an advisory group to assist with extension program design, direction, and operation.
Participate in program meetings and advisory committee meetings.
Prepare information for inclusion in quarterly and annual reports.
Travel:
Travel for educational events, trainings, or FFL community projects including driving to county, district, and state events.