Arizona Project WET Program Coordinator (Multiple Positions) (Phoenix, AZ)

As an Arizona Project WET (APW) Program Coordinator you will join a dedicated team committed to delivering water-focused experiential environmental education programs that engage students educators and communities across Arizona. Through authentic relevant and meaningful learning experiences you will help participants deepen their understanding of Arizonas water resources including water availability accessibility use management and conservation. By sharing Arizonas unique water story you will inspire and empower water-literate students teachers community leaders and professionals to make informed decisions and serve as lifelong stewards of the states water resources.

This entry-level professional position supports the delivery coordination and continuous improvement of water education programs and resources. Responsibilities include facilitating educational programs and training opportunities supporting curriculum implementation conducting community outreach collecting and analyzing program data preparing reports and assisting with program evaluation activities. Working collaboratively with program staff educators partners and stakeholders the APW Program Coordinator helps expand the reach and impact of Arizona Project WET by fostering meaningful engagement and promoting science-based education that supports informed water stewardship throughout Arizona.

Arizona Project WET is one of the most well established water education programs in the nation. This state program thrives thanks to the guiding principles of Arizona Cooperative Extension: a statewide framework needs-based program development and objective-driven evaluated programs. Access to the world-renowned Project WET Foundation lessons enables us to activate locally and regionally specific content using the best instructional practices.

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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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 including rooms materials and 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 such as 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 (KSAs):

• Excellent organizational skills ability to balance multiple projects lead groups multi-task and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong presentation communication writing and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively toward set objectives.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues community members and partners who may not be familiar with technical topics.
• Proficiency with common office software (word processing spreadsheets presentation tools) and willingness to learn program-specific systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to drive a motor pool vehicle while pulling a cargo trailer.

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.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Experience with environmental education: Outdoor place-based child-focused or informal education experience in settings such as science and nature centers camps gardens parks and/or museums with a focus on water education.