CareErs in Public Horticulture
Career Category:
Education
Position Title:
Student and University Education Coordinator
Position Summary
- Develops and manages diverse educational programs for college aged students, including internships and special training programs
- This position often requires an undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of experience
- Other abilities: supervisory and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with diverse age groups
2006 APGA Salary Range
$24,000 to $51,458
Career Profiles of Student and University Education Coordinators
Mark Richardson 
Title
Student Programs Coordinator, Longwood Gardens
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate all aspects of the Professional Gardener Training Program, Longwood's two-year school of professional horticulture
- Coordinate all aspects of the two Undergraduate Internship programs - the College Internship Program and the International Gardener Training program
- Coordinate the High School Summer Internship Program
Educational Background
- B.S. in Urban Horticulture and Turfgrass Management, University of Rhode Island
- M.S. in Public Horticulture, University of Delaware (pending thesis completion)
Practical Experience
- 1998 - 2002: Shartner Farms, Exeter, Rhode Island. Assistant Nursery Manager
- 2002 - 2004: Longwood Graduate Program, Newark, Delaware. Graduate Fellow
- 2004 - present: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Student Programs Coordinator
Most / Least Favorite Part of the Job
- Most favorite: Interacting with students
- Least favorite: email