Community Outreach Assistant III (Pinal County, AZ)

This Community Outreach Assistant III (Pinal County, AZ) position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Program Planning, Delivery, Coordination, and Evaluation: Independently plan, coordinate, and deliver approved nutrition, healthy living, physical activity, and home management education programs for eligible adults, families, and youth throughout Pinal County. Exercise judgment in adapting teaching methods, scheduling, and outreach strategies to meet participant and community needs while ensuring compliance with EFNEP and University of Arizona program requirements. Evaluate participant progress and recommend strategies to improve program engagement and outcomes. Program Administration, Data Management, and Reporting: Independently monitor, maintain, analyze, and report participant and program data utilizing established EFNEP and University reporting systems. Conduct participant assessments, track performance measures, identify data discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and achievement of program objectives. Maintain and complete all forms required by EFNEP and the University. Community Outreach and Participant Recruitment: Develop and implement outreach and recruitment strategies to identify and engage eligible adults, families, and youth. Assess community needs, gather preliminary participant information, and establish relationships with community organizations, schools, and agencies to expand program visibility and participation throughout the service area. Partnership Development and Program Support: Establish, maintain, and coordinate relationships with community partners, service providers, and stakeholders to support program objectives. Serve as a resource regarding EFNEP services, assist in resolving outreach and participant issues, and recommend opportunities to strengthen partnerships and improve program delivery. Professional Development, Training, and Team Collaboration: Participate in required trainings and professional development activities and apply acquired knowledge to enhance program effectiveness. Provide guidance, training support, and mentoring to less experienced staff as assigned. Collaborate with program leadership and team members to develop solutions, improve processes, and achieve program goals. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of community outreach principles, educational program delivery methods, and strategies for engaging various audiences and underserved populations. Skill in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating community-based educational programs and outreach initiatives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, program participants, and internal partners. Skill in collecting, tracking, analyzing, and maintaining program data, records, and reports with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. Ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize multiple assignments, identify solutions to challenges, and adapt to changing program needs and community priorities.