Community Health & Wellness Extension I

University of Arizona; Arizona; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability programs

Tuition reduction for employee and q.f

Retirement plans

Paid vacation, sick leave, and federal

Job summary

University of Arizona Extension in Willcox, AZ seeks an Extension Professional I-FCHS to develop and deliver research-based, community-focused programs emphasizing nutrition, health, and family wellness. You will assess local needs, design educational activities, evaluate outcomes, and collaborate with faculty, partners, and stakeholders to create measurable county-wide impacts.

The role supports outreach, logistics, and volunteer coordination, with a mission to improve health and well‑being

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent learning required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based educational programs.
• Experience with fiscal management and reporting.
• Experience working with Cooperative Extension, land‑grant universities, or other community outreach organizations.
• Experience conducting or supporting applied research and program evaluation in community settings.
• Experience with youth and adult education, including curriculum design and informal learning environments.

Responsibilities

• 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 surveys, attendance counts, and gather simple outcome information.
• Prepare standard reports, presentations, and summaries describing program activities, participation, and results; create visual aids for meetings.

Skills

Program planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Data collection and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

University of Arizona Extension in Willcox, AZ seeks an Extension Professional I-FCHS to develop and deliver research-based, community-focused programs emphasizing nutrition, health, and family wellness. You will assess local needs, design educational activities, evaluate outcomes, and collaborate with faculty, partners, and stakeholders to create measurable county-wide impacts.

The role supports outreach, logistics, and volunteer coordination, with a mission to improve health and well‑being