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The following horticultural positions are available:

Michigan State University Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Fruit AoE, Berrien County

Provide leadership and cooperate in planning and delivering effective Extension educational programs in commercial horticulture with emphasis on fruit crops, especially wine grape. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate Extension educational programs that focus on strengthening profitability. Master’s degree related to horticulture, or related field with focus on fruit. Course work or experience in viticulture, integrated pest or crop management, or entomology preferred. Apply at http://www.msue.msu.edu/jobs. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Director of Major Gifts

Plan and execute major gift fund raising for the UC Davis Arboretum. Identify, cultivate, and steward major gift prospects for individual, corporate and foundation gifts, including planned gifts and endowments. Apply at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers, job category “Management/Senior Professional,” job number 10385. Apply by July 31 to ensure consideration.

Horticultural Technologist

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University seeks two Horticultural Technologists to perform a wide variety of duties associated with the overall operation of the Living Collections of the Arnold Arboretum including: Lawn maintenance, Pruning, Fertilization & nursery practices. Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor up to 50 lbs.

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree in arboriculture, horticulture, or related field. A minimum of three years experience in the field of horticulture or may be substituted for the educational requirement.

All applicants must apply on-line at the Harvard jobs web-site: http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req Enter requisition number 33767 or 33766

Greenhouse and Nursery Manager

The Greenhouse and Nursery Manager is responsible for propagation and growing of plants for the living collections of the Arnold Arboretum. Plants are also produced for research, plant introduction programs, and the Annual Plant Sale. This position oversees a 7-day, 24-hour operation that carries responsibility for off-schedule and emergency coverage. Occasional weekend and holiday hours are required.

Bachelor's Degree, in biology, plant science or a related field. Minimum of three years experience working in greenhouse and nursery management, and in supervising staff.

All applicants must apply on-line at the Harvard jobs website: http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req Enter requisition number 33629.

Garden Educator

Camden Children’s Garden in Camden, New Jersey, is seeking FT educator for on site and Distance Learning lessons. BS Horticulture, Science, EE, + 1-2 yrs experience.

Salary requirements, transcripts, resume, references to: info@camdenchildrensgarden.org or Valerie Frick, Camden Children's Garden, 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103.

Chief Executive Officer

Mazar Foods Corporation, a start-up company located in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, seeks an experienced CEO to oversee its operations and activities. The company was formed to create a commercially viable farming operation in the Balkh Province of Afghanistan, through production and processing of fruits, vegetables, and nuts to be sold domestically for import substitution and in other contexts that support local producers and to be exported to neighboring countries. We seek candidates for the following positions:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Operations Officer
• Farm Manager
• Processing and Packaging Manager
• Greenhouse Manager
• Marketing Specialist
• Infrastructure and Maintenance Engineer

Desired qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with international commercial farm; ability to negotiate with potential private investors
• Extensive agriculture production experience, preferably with commercial horticulture farms and/or extensive experience in arid agriculture
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with arid agriculture desirable
•  Experience in Afghanistan preferred, but not required.

Please submit your application to MFRecruit@chemonics.com by June 30, 2008, and include a brief cover letter and write the position title in the e-mail subject line.

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