Posting Number: req26801
Department: Agric Extension Administration
Location: County Extensions and Farms
Address: Forbes Building, 1140 E South Campus Drive, Tucson, AZ 85713 USA
Position Highlights
This entry-level professional position supports the delivery and basic development of Cooperative Extension programs in assigned focus areas such as agriculture, youth development (e.g., 4-H), natural resources, family and consumer sciences, or community development. The role performs routine program and curriculum support, data collection and analysis, reporting, and community outreach under the guidance of senior extension professionals and faculty.
This position will specifically address priority needs at the state and national levels and will facilitate the logistics of 4-H events that provide opportunities that support youth from all backgrounds to develop into competent, confident, and caring individuals who contribute to their community and demonstrate the character to be a responsible citizen. This role will focus on event logistics, registration, contracts, finances, and promotion of a wide array of all state level events. The Program Coordinator will implement the state level educational events and programs to include Arizona 4-H Summit, Clover Ball, J.O.L.T., Engaged Citizens Event, Emerging Leaders Event, and Arizona 4-H Stock Show & Expo. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for marketing, recruiting, and facilitating an in-bound international exchange program, facilitating the Arizona 4-H State Ambassador program. and will work with AmeriCorps and undergraduate work-study students as they are available. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting grant writing and implementation as well as implementing evaluation efforts. Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed during these events.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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
Program and Curriculum
Support:
- Assist in
adapting and implementing established extension educational programs and
curricula, delivered through local extension offices, for assigned focus areas. - Help organize
topics, activities, and schedules for workshops and learning sessions based on
existing research-based programs. - Coordinate
basic logistics (rooms, materials, equipment) to support effective program
delivery.
Data Collection
and Basic Analysis:
- Conduct routine
data collection activities, such as distributing surveys, recording attendance,
and gathering simple outcome information from program participants. - Enter and clean
data in spreadsheets or databases and perform basic analysis (for example,
summarizing counts, percentages, or simple trends). - Use standard
formats to compile findings into tables or charts to support program
evaluation.
Reporting and Communication:
- Assist with
preparing standard reports, presentations, and summaries that describe
extension program activities, participation, and basic results for internal and
external stakeholders. - Create simple
slides, handouts, or visual aids for meetings with community partners and
advisory groups. - Maintain well-organized
documentation so program history and results can be easily referenced.
Community Outreach
and Relationship Support:
- Support
outreach efforts for extension programs by sharing information with community
members, schools, and local organizations about offerings in assigned focus
areas. - Attend
community events and meetings to help staff tables, answer straightforward
questions, and refer more complex inquiries to senior staff. - Help identify
community resources, venues, and potential partners that can enhance program
delivery.
Operations and Volunteer
Support:
- Support day-to-day
operations for extension facilities, events, or markets in assigned focus
areas, including scheduling space, monitoring supplies, and tracking basic
resource use. - Assist with
recruiting, orienting, and providing basic instructions to volunteers and
interns who contribute to extension programs. - Help with
simple marketing and promotion tasks, such as drafting short announcements or
social media posts under supervision.
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
- Basic knowledge
of extension or community-based education principles and
familiarity with research-based programming. - Skill in
organizing information, performing routine data analysis, and preparing
standard reports or presentations. - Ability to
communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues, community members,
and partners who may not be familiar with technical topics. - Ability to
manage multiple tasks, follow established procedures, and seek guidance when
encountering unfamiliar issues. - Comfort working with various communities and a commitment to audience responsive engagement.
- Proficiency
with common office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools)
and willingness to learn program-specific systems. - Ability to
establish plans of work and create strategies to improve team functionality and
customer service experiences in ambiguous environments. - Ability to establish plans
of work and create strategies to improve team functionality and customer
service experiences in ambiguous environments. - High competency in people-related
skills in regard to logistics, problem analysis, conflict management,
communications, human relations, and leadership development. - Desire and capability of working
with various youth and volunteer audiences, possess self-confidence and
self-efficacy, exhibit a positive view of others and their capabilities, be
entrepreneurial, use good time management, and show good judgment, and use
sensitivity while working with peers and community members alike.
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 experience required. - One (1) year of relevant work
experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability managing budgets and utilizing grants and contracts.
- Teaching and volunteer management experience, formal or informal.
- Experience working in remote teams to implement events and engagement strategies.
- Experience with multiple forms of social media and web strategies to encourage event attendance and to create engaging experiences during the event.
- Experience coordinating and implementing international exchange programs.
- The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish or Native American languages spoken by Arizona tribal communities.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
5
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 represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. 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.
Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Extension
Job Function
Agriculture & Extension
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Jennifer Gardner Smith jmgardne@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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