Horticulture Program Director

The West Central Research & Outreach Center is looking for an experienced individual to oversee the horticulture program at the WCROC. 

Job Duties include:

  • participating with supervisors in the strategic planning of the program
  • initiating and collaborating on research projects
  • leading day-to-day operations
  • managing budgets and overseeing staff. 

Required Qualifications:

  • MS/MA in horticulture or a related field
  • at least one year’s experience in the field 
  • an understanding of common horticulture practices and equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Horticulture 
  • experience with leadership in program management
  • experience in grant development
  • effective communication skills
  • experience in training and supervision

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. A full job description (Job ID 361421) with application instructions is available online at https://hr.umn.edu/content/find-job. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612)624-UOHR (8647).

To apply, go to the linked UMN human resources webpage above and click "external candidates." This will take you to a search function. In the search bar, type just the numbers from the job ID mentioned above to find the exact listing.