Community Education Coordinator - Gardens & Volunteers

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources; Alhambra (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks a Community Education Specialist 2 to implement, manage, and evaluate education programs for community members, coordinating volunteer extenders and reporting data for funding requirements.

The role focuses on building partnerships, aligning curricula, and delivering education to improve school and community environments. Hybrid work may be available in California.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Continuing education in related field required.
• Knowledge of community education or teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains, and supports agency and school educators and volunteers; ensures enrollment and evaluation reporting.
• Delivers lessons using UC curricula with adult/youth learning techniques; coordinates education delivery via volunteers.
• Develops outreach plans to reach diverse communities; meets with local partners to discuss lesson delivery and coordinate outreach.
• Assists in annual work plan development, mentors interns and volunteers, and helps assess lesson delivery effectiveness.

Skills

Community education

Teaching experience

Needs assessment

Windows & MS Office

Public speaking

Communication skills

Newsletter writing

Bilingual abilities

Education

Associate degree in related area

Continuing education in related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks a Community Education Specialist 2 to implement, manage, and evaluate education programs for community members, coordinating volunteer extenders and reporting data for funding requirements.

The role focuses on building partnerships, aligning curricula, and delivering education to improve school and community environments. Hybrid work may be available in California.