Community Outreach Professional II (Extended Temporary Employment)

The Pima County Cooperative Extension is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded individual to fill the position of Community Outreach Professional II.

This position will manage the senior physical activity training program for The Garden Kitchen (GK) program. The incumbent will coordinate partner relationships and trainings, create physical activity materials for seniors, and implement training for professionals and programming for participants. A high degree of professionalism, organization, initiative, collaboration, and ability to follow instructions while using good judgment and problem-solving skills is expected. The candidate must be capable of performing various tasks independently and under the direction of a supervisor.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position that will end August 2026.

Outstanding U of A benefits include 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!

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Program Creation:

• Design, deliver, and continuously refine a multi-component Train-the-Trainer program that builds long-term capacity within a minimum of four partner senior-housing organizations for senior physical activity opportunities.
• Create and implement evidence-based training that accommodates all
  ability levels while fostering community connection and supporting lifelong
  healthy-aging habits.
• Engage senior
  communities in program design.
• Develop customized toolkits for each partner organization, including guidance for purchasing needed supplies and equipment.
• Produce asynchronous training materials, such as videos, handouts, and
  step-by-step guides, to ensure partners can independently train new staff
  after program discontinuation.
• Provide on-site demonstrations for staff with senior residents to
  reinforce skills, model program delivery, and strengthen staff confidence in
  leading physical activity programming.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with site leadership and staff,
  provide ongoing technical assistance, and assist sites in identifying funding
  sources and implementation
  strategies that ensure long-term program success.

Administration:

• Conduct
  evaluation activities such as tracking participation, gathering feedback, and
  summarizing outcomes.
• Use findings to refine trainings, materials, and program delivery.
• Produce monthly reports for supervisor and
  funders on progress in the program.

Additional Outreach & Program Support:

• Support additional community-based programming as needed, including activities in The
  Garden Kitchen community garden, maintenance of commercial kitchen facilities,
  and assistance with related outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support broader community engagement efforts aligned with organizational objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple groups/individuals.
• Skill in public speaking and presenting information to various groups.
• Fluent Spanish speaking
  ability.
• Ability to create physical activity program training materials, knowledge of evidence based principles.
• Ability to carryout trainings and physical activity classes for a variety of ability levels.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• 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.

• Experience in physical activity programming.
• Prior experience working with senior populations.
• Background with non-profit programming and program coordination.