Position description and responsibilities:
The Irrigation and Nutrient Management Education Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, and delivering educational programs on irrigation and nutrient management for growers, irrigators, and farm workers in the Central Coast region of California. This position provides objective information about irrigation and nutrient management and promotes sound decision making to reduce nutrient leaching and runoff. This position serves as the Irrigation and Nutrient Management Education Program Coordinator in the Central Coast region of California interacting with regional regulators, outreach and service providers including but not limited to Regional Water Quality Control Board, Water Quality Coalitions, RCDs, and growers, irrigators, and farm workers. The Coordinator assists the Central Coast farming community with their educational and technical assistance needs related to irrigation and nutrient management. In addition, the Coordinator supports train-the-trainer needs of individuals who must train field workers and irrigators.
The Academic Coordinator will:
- Coordinate UCCE one-on-one technical assistance to farmers on the Central Coast to evaluate irrigation system efficiency and provide diagnostics, reports and recommendations to growers.
- Coordinate outreach and educational efforts such as field days, extension workshops, tailgate meetings, demonstration sites, social media, webinars, and video recordings.
- Prepare English/Spanish webinar training curriculum and training materials for annual irrigation and nutrient management workshops.
- Prepare in-person training curriculum and training materials for annual irrigation and nutrient management workshops offered in Mandarin.
- Prepare in-person training curriculum and training materials for annual Crop Manage workshops.
- Prepare and translate electronic newsletters on irrigation and nutrient management topics into Spanish and coordinate translation into Mandarin.
- Develop and translate educational factsheets on irrigation and nutrient management into Spanish and coordinate translation into Mandarin.
- Work with project team and lead efforts to develop an irrigation and nutrient management resources website.
- Prepare high quality written and attractive materials including: proposals and grant reports; program and project impact statements; blog posts, reports, briefings, executive summaries, and brochures; and posters and presentations.
- Measure and evaluate outreach outcomes and impacts.
- Maintain documentation of outreach activities including agendas, minutes, reports, and other documents.
education:
A minimum of a Master's degree in an appropriate field related to irrigation and nutrient management is required at the time of appointment.
additional requirements:
- Proficient bilingual communication/translation abilities in English and Spanish, both spoken and written communications.
- In-depth knowledge of state and regional irrigation and water quality regulations including ILRP and SGMA.
- Ability to communicate and extend technical information to audiences with widely varying levels of literacy and language limitations, using audience-appropriate techniques.
- Ability to work with people with disparate views and values, to motivate people, and adapt to changing situations.
- Literacy in online communications and with software to support extension education programs.
- Ability to secure extramural funds to support the program.
- Ability to travel within the region and state and at times outside of normal business hours.
- Strong background in outreach and education.
- This is not a remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite. In accordance with UC ANR Flexible Work Guidelines, flexible work agreements are available upon approval by supervisors and periodic re-evaluation.
- Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle.
desired experience:
- Previous Extension experience in clientele engagement and outreach activities
- Passion and desire to pursue a career in Cooperative Extension
- Experience in building partnerships and with multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, manage resources and implement an outreach program, including setting measurable goals and objectives
how to apply:
If interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose “applicants” (refer to position #23-14)
Closing Date: To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by May 13, 2024 (open until filled).
Questions?
Contact Mikyla Perez; email mikperez@ucanr.edu
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.