Community Outreach Professional I (Phoenix, AZ) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

This position supports the implementation coordination and reporting of externally funded projects at the University of Arizona Center for Urban Smart Agriculture. Detailed instruction is provided and work is reviewed for accuracy.

This position helps to ensure that grant objectives timelines and deliverables are met and to support research education and community outreach initiatives focused on urban agriculture smart farming technologies and resilient food production systems. The Program Coordinator collaborates with the Center Director Manager faculty and staff to support the Centers mission and associated grant execution and compliance.

The University of Arizona Center for Urban Smart Agriculture advances research education and community engagement to promote innovative equitable and sustainable urban food systems across Arizona and beyond.

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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• Under thesupervision of the Director assist with coordinating day-to-day activities forone or more grant-funded projects ensuring alignment with approved scopes ofwork timelines and deliverables.
• Assist andsupport in planning and implementation of grant-funded workshops trainingsdemonstrations field days and outreach events.
• May serve asthe main point of contact for coordination among principal investigatorsproject staff industry partners and community stakeholders.
• Undersupervision assist with tracking project milestones activities and outcomesto document progress and grant reporting.
• Help tocollect organize and summarize qualitative and quantitative data forevaluation impact assessment and funding reports.
• Maintainaccurate project documentation and records in compliance with sponsor andUniversity requirements.
• Undersupervision assist with efforts to secure competitive funds includinggrant-writing budgeting and reporting with assistance and input from theCenter faculty and staff.
• Participatein team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of grant-fundedprogramming.
• Creativelyapply own knowledge skills and experience to establish contacts professionalrelationship and build collaborations with other agencies and organization tofurther the mission of the Center locally and nationally in collaboration withthe faculty and other staff.
• Assist withbudget monitoring purchasing invoicing reimbursements and financialtracking in coordination with Center and administrative staff.
• Supportdevelopment of grant-related materials including reports presentationsoutreach products and communications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellentcommunication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of ateam.
• Ability tocommunicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Knowledge ofarid and semi-arid agriculture production.
• Ability tocoordinate programs or projects preferably in a grant-funded academicnonprofit or government setting.
• Goodorganizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

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.

• Bachelorsdegree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Bachelors degree in agriculture environmental science sustainability or a related field.
• Experience working on externally funded grants with experience in data collection program evaluation or reporting to funders.
• Previous work with urban agriculture smart agriculture technologies food production systems sustainability or Extension programs.