University of Arizona · 11 hours ago
Community Outreach Professional II (Program Coordinator) (Phoenix, AZ)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $59K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a Community Outreach Professional II (Program Coordinator) to support the implementation and coordination of grant-funded projects at the Center for Urban Smart Agriculture. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure grant objectives are met while promoting urban agriculture and sustainable food systems.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate day-to-day activities for one or more grant-funded projects, ensuring alignment with approved scopes of work, timelines, and deliverables
Support planning and implementation of grant-funded workshops, trainings, demonstrations, field days, and outreach events
Serve as a primary point of coordination among principal investigators, project staff, industry partners, and community stakeholders
Track project milestones, activities, and outcomes to document progress and grant reporting
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
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
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
Stimulate, and participate in new and existing 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
Perform other duties as assigned in support of grant objectives and the Center’s mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
Three 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
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
Employee is frequently required to safely lift/move/transport up to 50 pounds
Employee may have to perform work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Temperatures above 100 degrees for more than an hour
Employee may have to experience high levels of noise, vibration, hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals in a work setting
Preferred
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
Benefits
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!
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
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