"Community Outreach Coordinator (Part Time)"

Community Outreach Coordinator (Part Time)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req23979

Department: Biosystems Engineering-Res

Location: Main Campus

Address: Controlled Environment Agriculture Center, 1951 E Roger Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Biosystems Engineering is seeking a Community Outreach Professional I, Community Outreach Coordinator. The primary responsibility of this position consists of planning, coordinating, and implementing community programs, educational workshops and short courses for the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) with the community, families, individuals, high school educators, the Community College and the University. In addition, this position will carry out community engagement operational duties such as enhancing the marketing, branding and advertising with emphasis on controlled environment agriculture.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans, develops, and implements community outreach programs and crop production short courses at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) with Schools, community centers, families, individuals, industries, and organizations.
• Serves as the primary contact between CEAC and the community programs and community courses.
• Plans and assists with community educational meetings and conferences for CEAC.
• Develop communication materials to promote programs in communities under the direction of CEAC Director with a focus on enhancement of websites, social media presence and communication for CEAC alumni, stakeholders, student recruitment, and other relations.
• Work proactively and jointly with the BE Administrative Associate and Sustainable Plant systems Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor on community programs.
• Coordinate production and mailing of communication material, including online, print, and other media, for all CEAC community outreach activities, programs, and projects, as assigned.
• Coordinate and maintain CEAC community mailing lists, newsletters, online sites, and social media, as necessary.
• Provide support for the Director and faculty of CEAC.
• Coordinate and plan with the Director of CEAC on priorities, unit goals, programs, and courses.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service in responding to in-person, phone, and email inquiries regarding CEAC.
• Serve as a liaison between academic units with controlled environment agriculture programs for procedural and process activities.
• Drive to main campus as needed to collaborate with BE programs/staff.
• Generate surveys on post-graduate employment data and create appropriate reports for administration.
• Coordinate and prepare special data and reports for the management, as assigned.
• Assist in planning and coordinating technical tours for CEAC facilities and programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent project management, organizational and time-management skills, including attention to detail and commitment to producing consistently high-quality work.
• Possess high attention to detail.
• Possess strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Skilled in strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work with multifaceted teams.
• Ability to work proactively with faculty and staff at as part of the CEA programs at CEAC.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20

Job FTE: 0.5

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 5

Career Stream and Level: PC1

Job Family: Cmty Outreach

Job Function: Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: Dr. Murat Kacira, mkacira@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter