"Extension Professional II (Maricopa, AZ)"

Extension Professional II (Maricopa, AZ)

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Extension and Outreach

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req25446

Department: Pinal County Office

Location: Maricopa

Address: 37860 W. Smith Enke Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85138 USA

Position Highlights

This position is the Community Outreach Professional II for the Ag-Ventures 4-H program based at the Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC). This program does direct teaching to elementary school students that visit the Ag Ventures program at MAC farm, as well as supporting general 4-H STEM and agriculture programming. In addition, instruction takes place at elementary schools in classrooms throughout Pinal County. The position works alongside other part-time instructors and volunteers, and ensures classrooms and materials are kept in good working order.

This position will require some evening and weekend work.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Working with the 4-H Agent, develop and implement an annual marketing strategy to attract returning and new schools to the program.
• Work with contacts at schools to schedule groups coming to MAC as well as programs to be delivered to schools.
• Processing invoices and follow up on payments.
• Working with the 4-H Agent, develop curricula on various Ag Literacy topics and identify how the lessons support the State Academic Standards.
• Work with the Agent to train part-time staff to conduct lessons and is the lead instructor delivering the Ag-Venture and STEM curricula.
• Working with the 4-H Agent, develop appropriate evaluation tools to measure program outcomes; ensure that the evaluation plan is implemented and conduct the data entry.
• Support assigned 4-H Youth Development program committees, coordinate the use of the Maker Space and Ag Ventures classrooms, and supports 4-H STEM programming.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with school contacts, teachers, volunteer 4-H leaders, parents, MAC farm staff, and youth ages 4 to 18.
• Skill in public speaking and presenting complex agricultural concepts in a manner appropriate to audience of different ages.
• Possess classroom management skills for groups as small as five people and as large as 40 people.
• Skill with Microsoft software applications.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, the public, and volunteers.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.00

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Agriculture and Extension

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 6

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.

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Career Stream and Level PC2

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: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Esther Turner
4-H Youth Development Agent
eturner@cals.aizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter