Extension Professional I-FCHS (Willcox, AZ)

Arizona International; 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

Extension Professional I-FCHS (Willcox, AZ)

Extension Professional I-FCHS (Willcox, AZ)

Posting Number req27540

Department Cochise County Office

Department Website Link https://extension.arizona.edu/local-offices/cochise-county

Location County Extensions and Farms

Address 450 S. Haskell Ave., Suite A, Willcox, AZ 85643 USA

Position Highlights This professional Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences (FCHS) position serves as a key member of the Cochise County Cooperative Extension team by developing and delivering research based, community-focused education programs that improve the health and well‑being of individuals, families, and communities. The role emphasizes nutrition, health, food safety, and family wellness while assessing local needs, designing and implementing educational programs, evaluating program outcomes, and collaborating with Extension faculty, community partners, and stakeholders to create meaningful, measurable impacts throughout Cochise County.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Program and Curriculum Support:

• 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 routine data collection activities, such as distributing surveys, recording attendance, and gathering simple outcome information from program participants.
• Enter and clean data in spreadsheets or databases and perform basic analysis (for example, summarizing counts, percentages, or simple trends).
• Use standard formats to compile findings into tables or charts to support program evaluation.

Reporting and Communication:

• Assist with preparing standard reports, presentations, and summaries that describe extension program activities, participation, and basic results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Create simple slides, handouts, or visual aids for meetings with community partners and advisory groups.
• Maintain well‑organized documentation so program history and results can be easily referenced.

Community Outreach and Relationship Support:

• Support outreach efforts for extension programs by sharing information with community members, schools, and local organizations about offerings in assigned focus areas.
• Attend community events and meetings to help staff tables, answer straightforward questions, and refer more complex inquiries to senior staff.
• Help identify community resources, venues, and potential partners that can enhance program delivery.

Operations and Volunteer Support:

• Support day‑to‑day operations for extension facilities, events, or markets in assigned focus areas, including scheduling space, monitoring supplies, and tracking basic resource use.
• Assist with recruiting, orienting, and providing basic instructions to volunteers and interns who contribute to extension programs.
• Help with simple marketing and promotion tasks, such as drafting short announcements or social media posts under supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent program planning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Knowledge of FCHS programming areas (nutrition, health, food safety, parenting, etc.).
• Ability to secure and manage external funding.
• Ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships and to lead project teams or small groups of staff and volunteers.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple large projects, and make informed decisions within broad guidelines.
• Competent skill with technology and distance-learning tools.
• Ability to commit to the mission and values of Cooperative Extension.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences from socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of southern Arizona’s communities, culture, and public health or nutrition issues.
• Familiarity with data-driven decision making and use of program evaluation.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience 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 .

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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 $20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 5

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Career Stream and Level PC1

Job Family Extension

Job Function Agriculture & Extension

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 12/21/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Carol Holden
[e-mail]

Open Date 11/2/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

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