"Extension Assistant I (Program Aide) (Part Time) (Phoenix, AZ) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)"

Position Highlights

Please Note: This position's rate of pay has been updated from $15.00 - $18.75 to $16.50 - $18.75. The number of vacancies has been updated from 2 to 3. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Urban Agriculture Production and Field Crops Team is seeking candidates for Program Aide (Extension Assistant I) position for the Fall semester, and other time of the year, as available. Incumbent will work directly with and be supervised by UArizona Cooperative Extension faculty and team in the area of urban agriculture, field crops, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), help with building website, social media and data entry and analyses, and agriculture production and technology. Every effort will be made to match applicants who are students with a project that enriches their experience and understanding of agriculture production, sustainability, and technology in Arizona. This position is intended to provide candidate with real-world experience addressing issues of sustainability and technology of agriculture production in urban and rural communities in Arizona. The position is not limited to any particular degree areas. Position location is in Phoenix.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs routine work for the delivery of extension programs to relevant program communities by helping with hosting various Extension events and activities and applied research.
• Help with developing evaluation criteria and metrics to measure own outcomes as well as knowledge gained through implementation of project.
• Interacts mostly with immediate peers within assigned work group communicating straight forward information to perform assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience is required.
• 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: 19.6

Job FTE: 0.49

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Agriculture and Extension

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $18.75

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 2

Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum: $16.50

Grade Range Midpoint: $18.75

Grade Range Maximum: $22.5

Career Stream and Level: OC1

Job Family: Extension

Job Function: Agriculture & Extension

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies: 3

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant: Finalists will need to provide 3 references upon request.