COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST jobs in Mesa, AZ

Community Outreach Assistant II (Casa Grande, AZ) Posting Number req18950 Department Pinal County Office Department Website Link Location County Extensions and Farms Address Casa Grande, AZ 85122 USA Position Highlights The Community Outreach Assistant II will recruit / outreach, plan / develop, teach and deliver approved curriculum to limited income adults, families and youth in Pinal County on the lifelong learning and improvement of life-skills in nutrition, health, physical activity and home management practices.

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

• Identify and recruit limited income adults, families and youth by gathering preliminary data and information on potential participants within assigned geographic area to educate using the prescribed curriculum of nutrition education and related disciplines.
• Become knowledgeable in prescribed curriculum and materials to be able to plan, deliver and educate program participants in the area of nutrition, healthy living and related disciplines.
• Implement pre- and post-assessments for all program participants. Log and monitor participant data and progress through program.

Maintain and complete all forms on a regular basis that are required by the University of Arizona.

Create and maintain partnerships with community programs and service providers to build relationships to be able to offer our nutrition education program.

Able to work well with others.

Assist supervisor with establishing contacts with appropriate community resources. Assist and maintain communication with supervisor on participant progress.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to recruit limited resource participants in the community.
• Able and willing to maintain cultural diversity and to keep information confidential.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and / or independently and respond positively to supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and complete required program reports.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and / or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, professional judgement and ability to handle confidential information.
• Applicant will need the ability to travel to different locations in Pinal County to deliver the EFNEP nutrition classes.
• Ability to facilitate educational sessions.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• EXPERIENCE Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in adult / youth education or relevant experience.
• Experience working with limited resource audience in the community.
• Experience in planning and organizing work responsibilities according to priorities developed with supervisor.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time / Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 Job FTE .50 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $ - $ Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 3 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.

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 and our . Grade Range Minimum $ Grade Range Midpoint $ Grade Range Maximum $ Career Stream and Level OC2 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 / 1 / 2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Esmeralda Castillo

Community Outreach Professional III

520 836-5221, x244 Open Date 3 / 1 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed

Last updated : 2024-03-02