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Community Outreach Professional I

4 months ago


Phoenix, United States University of Arizona Full time
Community Outreach Professional I

Posting Number
req19269

Department
Maricopa County Office

Department Website Link
extension.arizona.edu/Maricopa

Location
Greater Phoenix Area

Address
Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) supports the health and well-being of families in communities with low access to resources to make healthy changes in homes and neighborhoods. From local gardens in the community, to working with children's schools to create healthy environments, SNAP-Ed provides families opportunities to be active and healthy their way. (Funding comes from the Federal Government through Arizona Department of Health Services' AZ Health Zone.) The University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension provides services to 5 communities in Maricopa County. The Community Outreach Professional I position will work in the Maryvale (West Phoenix) area. This position will work at school sites and after school programs to engage students, parents, teachers and administration to develop interventions that improve nutrition and physical activity practices. This includes, but is not limited to staff development, establishing wellness committees, food pantry program, identify opportunities for school gardens, Local Wellness Policy revision and communication among others.

Applicants would benefit from understanding Trauma-Informed Principles, Health Equity and community engagement and from having experience working with diverse populations that have low access to food resources.

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

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Engage with school district leadership, school boards, principals, teachers, administrative personnel, parents, students and community members to develop projects that improve nutrition and physical activity Policies, Systems and Environment.
  • Coordinate efforts to implement the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement in cafeterias and collaborate with schools to improve physical activity practices. Establish wellness committees, food pantries, staff development trainings, identify and support opportunities for school gardens and support the revision and implementation of Local Wellness Policies.
  • Coordinate trainings, education, and events for a variety of sites in the Maryvale area.
  • Conduct research and meet grant requirements, data collection, and reporting (SARN, SEEDS, Collection Summaries) for area of responsibility. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Ability to effectively facilitate conversations with diverse partners and local residents.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands:
  • Employee is frequently required to lift/move/transport a certain amount of weight.
  • Employee may have to perform work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
  • 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
  • Must have a reliable personal vehicle.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Po licy.


Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred but not required.

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
Outreach and Community Engagement

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 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
$20.33

Grade Range Midpoint
$25.41

Grade Range Maximum
$30.49

Career Stream and Level
PC1

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

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Vanessa Parra
gvparra@arizona.edu

Open Date
4/10/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

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

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.