Community Outreach Professional IV

Community Outreach Professional IV

Position Highlights: This position serves as the program lead for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) within Pima and Santa Cruz County Cooperative Extension. The role is responsible for overseeing the overall administration and daily operations of this USDA funded program and fulfilling its mission to deliver effective nutrition education. The incumbent works independently with guidance from the Director and is responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and supporting a team of Outreach Assistant nutrition educators. The position provides leadership to ensure high quality program delivery and effective staff performance. In coordination with the Director and Business Manager, the position manages program budgets, supports grant financial oversight, maintains program databases, and ensures compliance with all grant requirements, including accurate and timely reporting. The role establishes and maintains strong partnerships with community organizations, collaborates with other EFNEP personnel across counties, and coordinates with internal Cooperative Extension programs (such as Tucson Village Farm and The Garden Kitchen) to support joint programming and events. Additionally, the position interfaces with University of Arizona departments to facilitate internship and volunteer opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, expanding program capacity and supporting workforce development.

Duties & Responsibilities: Program Leadership and Educational Delivery: Provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of EFNEP nutrition education programming in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Establish program delivery standards, select and adapt evidence-based curricula to meet program objectives and ensure alignment with federal and university guidelines. Oversee staff training and instructional quality through observation, feedback, and coaching to support continuous improvement and achievement of program outcomes. Partnerships and Community Engagement: Serve as the principal liaison for EFNEP with community partners, University stakeholders, and collaborating organizations. Identify, develop, and sustain strategic partnerships that expand program reach and support long-term educational delivery. Lead coordination efforts, facilitate communication across partners, and establish Memoranda of Understanding as appropriate to formalize collaborations and ensure shared program goals. Program Analysis, Stewardship, and Compliance Leadership: Provide subject-matter leadership for EFNEP program reporting, data stewardship, evaluation interpretation, and fiscal monitoring to support evidence-based decision-making and regulatory compliance. Analyze program performance data and evaluation findings to inform program design, delivery priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Principal Investigators and the Director. Exercise independent professional judgment to monitor budget activity, identify variances or risks, and recommend corrective actions consistent with funding and University requirements. Serve as a technical and functional resource to staff regarding data quality, reporting standards, and compliance expectations. Represent the program through leading and participating in statewide planning, coordination, and advisory forums. Represent the program in statewide planning and administrative meetings. Personnel Supervision and Workforce Development: Supervise and support EFNEP staff through recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and professional development. Establish expectations, assess performance, and provide guidance to ensure effective program delivery while fostering staff growth and accountability. Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment aligned with Cooperative Extension and University standards. Outreach Strategy and Information Dissemination: Direct the development and coordination of nutrition and physical activity outreach and communication strategies across multiple platforms, including in-person programming, digital media, collaborative meetings, and web-based resources. Guide content priorities and messaging to support program objectives, increase community awareness and enhance stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Eight years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading or coordinating federally funded nutrition education programs, such as EFNEP or SNAP-Ed. Supervisory experience overseeing community outreach or education staff, including hiring, training, and performance management. Experience managing grant-funded budgets, data reporting, and compliance requirements. Experience building and sustaining partnerships with community organizations and public agencies.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 8

Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level: PC4

Job Family: Cmty Outreach

Job Function: Outreach & Community Engage

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

Number of Vacancies: 1