Community Outreach Professional II (Part Time) (Sierra Vista, AZ)
University of Arizona
- Sierra Vista, AZ
- $47,356-59,195 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Posting Number req19239
Department Cochise County Office
Department Website Link https://extension.arizona.edu/cochise
Location County Extensions and Farms
Address 1140 N Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 USA
Position Highlights The Community Outreach Professional II (COPII) position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategies within the USDA NIFA HSI 5-year grant located in Cochise County. The COPII will use innovation and creativity to solve problems and meet the needs of the diverse community within the program scope, review programmatic progress with the supervisor, develop and maintain multiple complex community relationships, implement, and provide logistics for the Healthy Community Committees, the Leadership Academy, and the Annual Summit. This position will work with farmers and ranchers to further support community and population-specific policy, systems, and environmental change initiatives using the collective impact model to improve food systems and overall community health.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with food production systems and community organizations in Cochise County, assist in the implementation of policy, systems, and environmental changes with partners to specifically target the Healthy Community Committees to improve food access and community health, guided by the USDA NIFA HSI grant, and health equity.
- Provide technical and logistical assistance to the Healthy Community Committees and community partners throughout Cochise County, which may include researching grant funding, strategic planning, community development, researching topic areas, and identifying resources.
- Deliver, recruit participation, and organize classes, for the Leadership curriculum to target audiences, maintaining curriculum fidelity and integrating community engagement, trauma-aware principles, and a health equity lens.
- Assist with data-gathering activities as required. Enters and reports appropriate data as required by the USDA NIFA HSI grant.
- Create and deliver informational tools such as fliers, presentations, social media posts, e-newsletters, and/or radio snippets.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of trauma awareness and equity principles.
- Skilled at maintaining flexibility and adapting creatively to meet program requirements when met with barriers.
- Ability to build partnerships with other professionals, food producers, and organizations.
- Ability to work semi-independently and take the initiative to move forward with program activities.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends when needed.
- Skilled in various computer software/programs such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Adobe Express, and social media platforms.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Prefer bilingual in English and Spanish.
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 27.2
Job FTE 0.68
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $47,356 - $59,195
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 6
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Grade Range Minimum $47356
Grade Range Midpoint $59195
Grade Range Maximum $71034
Career Stream and Level PC2
Job Family Cmty Outreach
Job Function Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 4/29/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Evelyn Whitmer
emarkee@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/8/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
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