Department
Navajo County Office
Department Website Link
https://extension.arizona.edu
Location
County Extensions and Farms
Address
748 North 3rd Street, Holbrook, AZ 86025 USA
Position Highlights
This position will assist County Extension Agent and the Community Outreach Managers to meet the goals and objectives of the SNAP-Ed program in Apache & Navajo County, specifically working on the Navajo Nation, this includes sites in the Chinle and Winslow Service Units. This position will provide support in the fields of Policy, Systems, and Environment (PSE) and Direct Education in food systems, school health, active living, and early childhood through the use of approved curricula and resources. This position will attend and provide workshops, community events, meetings, and direct education events to approved sites to meet the PSE and Direct Education goals and objectives of the SNAP-Ed program. This position will require light to moderate lifting and activities are often conducted outside.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists in the development and presentation of subject matter in health, Nutrition, physical activity, and gardening for SNAP eligible participants through workshops, trainings sessions, and community events.
Assists and/or organizes, promotes, coordinates, and conducts nutrition, physical education, and gardening programs in Navajo and Apache Counties, within the Chinle and Ft. Defiance Service Units. Is responsible for answering inquiries and providing information relating to the completion of forms, meetings, materials, and record keeping, composing newsletters, preparing reports, and fulfilling other related functions to the conduct of the nutrition education program for communities.
Initiates and participates in needs assessments and required evaluation for nutrition, physical activity, and gardening activities in accordance with established goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job Category
Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Career Stream and Level
OC2
Job Function
Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Contact Information for Candidates
Margine Bawden
mbawden@arizona.edu
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.