Community Outreach Assistant II (Pinal County)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Arizona; On-site; USD 22,730 - 28,419; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona is seeking a Community Outreach Assistant II to recruit and educate limited-income adults, families, and youth in Pinal County on nutrition, health, physical activity, and home-management life skills. The role involves teaching approved curricula and delivering engaging sessions in the community.

The position requires developing participant assessments, maintaining records in EFNEP databases, and building partnerships with local programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive per University Fleet Safety Policy.

Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable in prescribed curriculums and materials to plan, deliver, and educate participants.
• Implement pre- and post-assessments and log participant data into program databases.
• Maintain and complete all required forms for EFNEP and the University of Arizona.
• Identify and recruit eligible adults, families, and youth in the assigned area.
• Participate in mandatory trainings and professional development.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining community program partnerships and communications.

Education

High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency

Job description

Community Outreach Assistant II (Pinal County)

Position Highlights The Community Outreach Assistant II will recruit/outreach, plan and 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable in prescribed curriculums and materials to plan, deliver, and educate eligible program participants in nutrition, healthy living, physical activity, and related disciplines.
• Implement pre‑ and post‑assessments for all program participants, log participant data into program databases, and monitor progress.
• Maintain and complete all required forms for EFNEP and the University of Arizona.
• Identify and recruit eligible adults, families, and youth by gathering preliminary data and information in the assigned geographic area.
• Participate in all mandatory trainings and meetings for professional development.
• Assist supervisor with establishing and maintaining contacts and partnerships with community programs and services to offer the nutrition education program, and maintain communication on participant progress.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to recruit limited‑resource participants in the community.
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to work with various audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity, accuracy, and professional judgment.
• Ability to facilitate educational sessions.
• Ability to meet travel requirements; travel to different locations in Pinal County to deliver the EFNEP nutrition classes.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive per the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• None listed.

Compensation

Rate of Pay: $16.50 – $20.63 per hour; Grade 3; Full Time; 40 hours per week; Non‑Exempt.

Contact Information for Candidates

Jennifer Gardner‑Smith, Business Manager, Senior
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