Horticulture Program Coordinator - Sheriff's Office

Overview

Horticultural Program Coordinator — $44,396.00-$66,591.00 DOE and +$1 per hour worked in environmental pay.

Plans, organizes, and coordinates garden and greenhouse activities. Supervises and instructs prisoner workers in horticultural practices, chemical use, and other propagation techniques.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture or other closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience in horticulture, agriculture, and/or landscape design.

A pesticide applicator license and Serv Safe certification must be obtained within three (3) months of the hire date.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

• Supervises and instructs prisoner workers participating in the Horticulture Program.
• Designs, develops, and administers the agriculture plans for the Jail Gardens.
• Manages day-to-day operational activities in the Jail Gardens.
• Manages the public produce sales and other related events.
• Tracks resource use and garden production information.
• Generates statistical data and progress reports.
• Works cooperatively with program stakeholders and participants.
• Researches and develops educational opportunities for prisoner workers and the public.
• Facilitates Jail Garden tours for stakeholders and the public.
• Instructs Food Handlers Permit classes to prisoner workers.

• Best horticulture practices and standards
• Data collection and analysis
• Basic computer programs (Microsoft Office)
• Problem-solving and decision-making techniques
• Safe food handling procedures
• Ponds and habitat maintenance
• Integrated pest management techniques
• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

• Educate prisoners and the public on gardening practices
• Manage and track the production and sale of produce
• Inventory tools, seeds, produce, and equipment
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Manage the operation of two heated greenhouses and produce gardens
• Serve as a resource for landscape horticulture and pond projects
• Work with a variety of stakeholders in various settings

This position works in the Salt Lake County Jail (a locked-down facility), has direct contact with prisoners, and may be exposed to stress because of human behavior in a jail environment. Time will be spent in the office, classroom, garden, and public settings. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

This position is required to work with prisoners at both the Salt Lake County Metro and Oxbow Jails, as well as frequently attend the Downtown Farmer’s Market. May be required to work nights and weekends as needed.