Department
Maricopa County Office
Department Website Link
extension.arizona.edu/Maricopa
Location
Greater Phoenix Area
Position Highlights
This is a position funded through the Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) grant program. A candidate in this position will work to build a 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador (HLA) Teen program in Maricopa County, working collaboratively with Tucson Village Farm. In addition to building that program they will work with community partners to facilitate healthy living workshops, programming using the FARMacy Curriculum.
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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors
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Provides leadership for and coordinates Maricopa Counties 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador team program, including recruiting youth, training and certifying volunteers, and creating community partners to help lead and facilitate 4-H Youth Development projects.
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Manages correspondence with teens and families in the 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador Program.
4-H Healthy Living Events
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Assists with coordinating and facilitating community designed healthy living programming, workshops and classes.
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Recruits, trains and monitors volunteers for programming
Grant Management
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Assists agent with grant over-site and management including writing reports, tracking participants and attending grant required meetings.
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Assists agent with finding and writing new grants to support programmatic efforts.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
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Ability to facilitate groups of teens in a variety of programs.
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Skill in public speaking and presenting to large groups.
- Knowledge of healthy living strategies and working within community based programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
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1 year of relevant work experience is required.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
20
Job Category
Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type
hourly rate
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.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$20.33
Grade Range Midpoint
$25.41
Grade Range Maximum
$30.49
Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Function
Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Contact Information for Candidates
Vanessa Parra,
gvparra@arizona.edu
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Finalists will need to provide 3 references upon request.
Diversity Statement
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