Living Loop Education & Outreach Coordinator

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks a part-time Community Education Specialist II to coordinate educational programming and community outreach at Martial Cottle Park Living Loop sites. The role supports Soil-to-Supper trips, community farm workdays, and climate-smart practices.

The position emphasizes volunteer coordination, partner collaboration, and impact evaluation, within a program spanning Master Gardener, 4-H, Compost Education, and related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in related area.
• Knowledge of educational program content and objectives.
• Experience delivering community education programs.
• Strong reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct Soil-to-Supper school field trips with local schools at Martial Cottle Park Living Loop program educational sites.
• Coordinate and host Community Farm Workdays at community farm at Martial Cottle Park.
• Support Climate-Friendly Farmer Series to encourage implementing climate smart agriculture practices.
• Coordinate volunteers and registrations for Soil-to-Supper school field trips and Community Farm workdays.
• Develop educational materials for Soil-to-Supper field trips and Community Farm Workdays.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Needs assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks a part-time Community Education Specialist II to coordinate educational programming and community outreach at Martial Cottle Park Living Loop sites. The role supports Soil-to-Supper trips, community farm workdays, and climate-smart practices.

The position emphasizes volunteer coordination, partner collaboration, and impact evaluation, within a program spanning Master Gardener, 4-H, Compost Education, and related initiatives.