Community Outreach Assistant II (UPDATED)
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- University of Arizona
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Department:Yavapai County Office
Department Website Link:Extension.arizona.edu/yavapai
Location:County Extensions and Farms
Address:2830 N. Commonwealth Dr #103, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 USA
Position Highlights:Please note: This req has been updated to clarify correct address. The correct address is 2830 N. Commonwealth Dr. #103, Camp Verde, AZ 86322.
Community Outreach Assistant II (Instructional Specialist), will be responsible for delivering nutrition, physical activity and other related programming to in Yavapai. This position will report to and assist the Yavapai County SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator to implement the Yavapai County Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed work plan as approved by The AZ Health Zone. The AZ Health Zone supports collaborative partnerships that work toward building resilient communities using the lens of health equity. The program looks to deepen the Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) impact in communities using multi-level interventions. This will be achieved through engagement in communities with limited resources and the adoption of trauma-aware principles to ensure interventions meet individuals and families where they are at and avoid harm. This position will conduct community outreach and deliver AZ Health Zone programming with an emphasis in reaching young children, their families and early childhood education settings to foster the adoption of behavior changes and learning of life skills specific to healthy living on a limited budget. This position will also coordinate with other Yavapai County Cooperative Extension faculty and staff to deliver or assist with the delivery of other Family, Consumer and Health Sciences-related programs.
Outstanding UA benefitsinclude health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance anddisability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAUtuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state andoptional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; andmore!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work‐lifeprograms. For more information about working at the University of Arizona andrelocations services, please visit http://www.whyua.arizona.edu/.
- Deliver SNAP-Ed programmingto qualified participants emphasizing nutrition education programs that reachyoung children, their families/caregivers, and early childhood educationsettings.
- Assist Program Coordinator in the policy, systems, and environment (PSE)work to support healthy eating and physical activity as outlined in the YavapaiCounty AZHZ work plan. This includes providing qualified sites/entities withtechnical assistance training and resource coordination; meeting with communitypartners and key stakeholders; and engaging with other AZHZ local implementingagencies and subcommittees in regional and collaborative work.
- Maintain complete and accurate program records to be submitted monthly;assists with quarterly and annual reports for the program; assists with otherreporting as needed.
- Coordinate with other Family, Consumer and Health Sciences faculty and staffto deliver community-based programming focused on early childhood, healthyliving, food safety, eating on a budget or other Family, Consumer and HealthSciences-related topics.
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
- Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy https://risk.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/fleetsafetypolicy.
Bachelors Degree in Field of study
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:14.375
Compensation Type:hourly rate
Grade:3
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:1/25/2021
Expected End Date:Contact Information for Candidates:
Rebecca Serratos
rebeccaserratos@email.arizona.edu
12/23/2020
Open Until Filled:Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:Resume, Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant:Please attach a cover letter, resume and three professional references as the additional three documents.
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 an 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.
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As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.
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Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.
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As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.
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Where We Are
Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.
Diversity Profile
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.
The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.
The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.
The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.
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The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.
These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:
Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.
Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.
Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.
Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.
Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.
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