Reports To: Keith Patton, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Coordinator

General Description: Advises on FY&N principles at residential sites, condominiums, and homeowner associations

Principle Duties:

• Share the 9 Florida friendly principles and yard actions with interested people.
• Site evaluations of landscapes are evaluated for a Certified Yard designation.
• Work with individuals to help select the right plant for the right place.
• Staff Master Gardener/ FYN booths at area events. (South Florida Fair, Tropical Flower Show, Everglades Day, Riverfest, Mounts' Plant Sales, Naturescaping, Home & Garden Shows, etc.)
• Incorporate the 9 principles into your own landscape.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the Master Gardener training program
• Successful completion of advanced FY&N 9 principles training
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Desire to learn more about plants and their pests
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Dependable and reliable
• Deal courteously with the public
• Willing to work with a partner

Procedures:

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Dress appropriately for professional office work and meeting with the public
• Wear your Master Gardener name badge
• Arrive on time
• Call if you cannot keep your scheduled time

Staff Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced Master Gardener training on Yard Certification.
• Assist MG Coordinator with MG Advanced training modules
• Provide educational materials for distribution.
• Provide Certified Florida Yard signs, evaluation checklist and clipboard
• Provide the names of potential partners or buddies in your geographical location for team yard certification
• Contact Geographical Team Leaders when interested people are ready to have yard evaluated.