Extension Professional I-FCHS (Willcox, AZ)

This Extension Professional I-FCHS (Willcox, AZ) position is with University of Arizona in Willcox, AZ. 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 (rooms, materials, 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 (for example, 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 Excellent program planning, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Knowledge of FCHS programming areas (nutrition, health, food safety, parenting, etc.). Ability to secure and manage external funding. Ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships and to lead project teams or small groups of staff and volunteers. Ability to work independently, manage multiple large projects, and make informed decisions within broad guidelines. Competent skill with technology and distance-learning tools. Ability to commit to the mission and values of Cooperative Extension. Ability to communicate effectively with audiences from socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Knowledge of southern Arizona’s communities, culture, and public health or nutrition issues. Familiarity with data-driven decision making and use of program evaluation.