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Company:  University of Maryland Extension/HGIC
Industry:  Agriculture / Forestry
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Job Type:  Full Time
Country:  United States
State/Province:  Maryland
City:  All Cities
Salary/Earnings:  $44,800
01/22/2017 04:00 PM

The University of Maryland Extension Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) located in Ellicott City, MD, seeks an individual to provide horticulture and pest management expertise and education by answering the web-based “Ask an Expert” questions of Maryland residents.  This includes identifying plants and insects, making plant and pest problem diagnoses and recommendations, and educating clients about best practices for sustainable horticulture.

The successful candidate will manage and evaluate the “Ask an Expert” service to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. She/he will also create new digital content and repackage and repurpose questions, answers, and photos submitted via Ask an Expert, for use on all HGIC teaching platforms (blog, web pages, e-newsletter, social media).

Requirements: B.S. in horticulture, botany, environmental sciences, or related fields. Minimum of 3 years of experience working with, garden and landscape plants and identifying and managing plant and pest problems. Strong communication, computer software, and social media skills are essential.


The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package. EEO

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