Community Outreach Professional I (Phoenix, AZ)

Community Outreach Professional I (Phoenix, AZ)

Posting Number
req26226

Department
Ctr Urban Smart Agriculture

Department Website Link

Location
Greater Phoenix Area

Address
Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

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 Center's 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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Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the
  supervision of the Director, assist with coordinating day-to-day activities for
  one or more grant-funded projects, ensuring alignment with approved scopes of
  work, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assist and
  support in planning and implementation of grant-funded workshops, trainings,
  demonstrations, field days, and outreach events.
• May serve as
  the main point of contact for coordination among principal investigators,
  project staff, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Under
  supervision, assist with tracking project milestones, activities, and outcomes
  to document progress and grant reporting.
• Help to
  collect, organize, and summarize qualitative and quantitative data for
  evaluation, impact assessment, and funding reports.
• Maintain
  accurate project documentation and records in compliance with sponsor and
  University requirements.
• Under
  supervision, assist with efforts to secure competitive funds, including
  grant-writing, budgeting, and reporting with assistance and input from the
  Center faculty and staff.
• Participate
  in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of grant-funded
  programming.
• Creatively
  apply own knowledge, skills, and experience to establish contacts, professional
  relationship and build collaborations with other agencies and organization to
  further the mission of the Center locally and nationally in collaboration with
  the faculty and other staff.
• Assist with
  budget monitoring, purchasing, invoicing, reimbursements, and financial
  tracking in coordination with Center and administrative staff.
• Support
  development of grant-related materials, including reports, presentations,
  outreach products, and communications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent
  communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a
  team.
• Ability to
  communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Knowledge of
  arid and semi-arid agriculture production.
• Ability to
  coordinate programs or projects, preferably in a grant-funded, academic,
  nonprofit, or government setting.
• Good
  organizational 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's
  degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

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
Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
5

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.


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Career Stream and Level
PC1

Job Family
Cmty Outreach

Job Function
Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Ayman Mostafa, Director Maricopa County
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Open Date
6/10/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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