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Community Education Specialist 1 Santa Rosa, CA, Job ID 76657

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

Conduct group nutrition education classes, activities and community events (as required) using UC approved curricula, may provide food demonstrations and food tastings, and distribute educational materials to community partners. Recruit program participants to meet established enrollment and outcome requirements, and track and maintain required program-related paperwork, inventory, activity reports, and other documentation. Assist with planning special events in collaboration with program leadership and community partners, and work to establish relationships with new partners. May be responsible for collecting and compiling enrollment documentation, evaluation data, maintenance and delivery of nutrition education curricula inventory, and report writing. Participate in approved training and developmental activities to learn and maintain programmatic and subject matter competence. Perform data entry of program-related paperwork into shared database.

This position is a career appointment that is 50% fixed.

The home department for this position is UCCE Sonoma County. While this position normally is based in Santa Rosa, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $21.74/hour to $28.64/hour.

Job Posting Close Date:

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 3/17/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

60%

Using the approved adult and youth curricula and lesson activities, prepares food demonstration, physical activity and specific lesson activity. Delivers lessons utilizing adult and youth learning techniques. Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of current curricula related to key messages positively impacting behavior change. Motivate audience to adopt improved practices based on education materials. Inventory and distribute education materials to extenders and participants.

15%

Coordinates with supervisor and/or lead to manage participant enrollment and meet

enrollment and outcome goals. Coordinates with other team members to develop new

relationships in order to ensure continued program enrollment as needed.

10%

Prepares and makes available monthly activity reports and attendance records. Files completed enrollment and pre- post-evaluations. Assist with collection and compilation of yearly enrollment, documentation, and evaluation data from participants and nutrition education extenders. Work with supervisor to utilize evaluation data when delivering program lessons.

10%

Maintains community partner relations through newsletters, social media, etc. Attends community events and meetings. Connects with partner agencies to provide feedback on class outcomes. Renews current partners for additional classes when current series is completed. Assists supervisor and other educators in recruitment of new agencies. Shares knowledge with agencies/organizations as they develop policies and procedures. Works with supervisor and program team to ensure outreach to all eligible ethnic groups and races.

5%

Participate in approved training opportunities, updates and staff meetings. May provide assistance to volunteers.

Requirements:

• High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training.
• Basic knowledge of or experience in education subject matter such as: nutrition, health science, community education or a related field.
• Ability to interact, speak in public, and conduct group teaching sessions in a variety of settings.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), internet, database, email, and calendaring.
• Experience communicating and maintaining positive interactions with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience working cooperatively as well as independently.
• Organizational skills to develop course of action, keep a schedule, monitor project plans, and review and analyze results.
• Knowledge of or experience with educational principals and methods.

• Continuing education in related field required.
• Bilingual skills (verbal and written) in English and Spanish/Hmong/Vietnamese/Mandarin or other language spoken in the local community.
• Experience working with low-income youth and families.
• Training and/or marketing experience.
• Applicable knowledge of web-based tools (websites, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
• Basic effective reading, verbal, written communications and presentation skills to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain positive interactions with others and work cooperatively.

• Must comply with regulatory agency reporting requirements (California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act).
• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• Some evenings and weekends, cross county travel between counties, and some overnight travel outside of the county may be required.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• Travel including travel outside normal business hours may be requested.
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
  • a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
    • This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 3/17/2025.
      
      Key Responsibilities:
      
      60%
      
      Using the approved adult and youth curricula and lesson activities, prepares food demonstration, physical activity and specific lesson activity. Delivers lessons utilizing adult and youth learning techniques. Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of current curricula related to key messages positively impacting behavior change. Motivate audience to adopt improved practices based on education materials. Inventory and distribute education materials to extenders and participants.
      
      15%
      
      Coordinates with supervisor and/or lead to manage participant enrollment and meet
      
      enrollment and outcome goals. Coordinates with other team members to develop new
      
      relationships in order to ensure continued program enrollment as needed.
      
      10%
      
      Prepares and makes available monthly activity reports and attendance records. Files completed enrollment and pre- post-evaluations . click apply for full job details