Posting Number

req18666

Department

Maricopa County Office

Department Website Link

extension.arizona.edu/Maricopa

Location

Greater Phoenix Area

Address

Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) supports the health and well-being of families in communities with low access to resources to make healthy changes in homes and neighborhoods. From local gardens in the community, to working with childrens schools to create healthy environments, SNAP-Ed provides families opportunities to be active and healthy their way. (Funding comes from the Federal Government through Arizona Department of Health Services AZ Health Zone.) The University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension provides services to 5 communities in Maricopa County. The Community Outreach Professional I position will work in South Phoenix, Central Phoenix, Maryvale and Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) to engage community members and stakeholders to understand the local active living environment, to increase physical activity opportunities, to improve use of current infrastructure and to support municipal planning and policies that improves the built environment. Community engagement is a key part of this position, therefore Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred and a flexible schedule with evenings and weekends is required. This position will require collaboration and coordination with diverse partners such as community members, local leaders, active living advocates, faith leaders and government agencies.

Applicants would benefit from understanding Trauma-Informed Principles, Health Equity and community engagement practices and from having experience working with diverse populations that have low access to food resources.

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!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Increase usability and access to physical activity resources by establishing physical activity groups for adults, working to improve features and amenities at physical activity sites, and developing agreements that give community residents access to additional physical activity opportunities.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement Policy, Systems and Environment strategies designed to improve use of the built environment like encouraging active transportation, contributing to creation of walking/biking paths and supporting the creation of new spaces like parks/trails.
• Engage community residents, organizations, businesses, and stakeholders to develop specific strategies that address opportunities to improve physical activity in the community.
• Conduct research and meet grant requirements, data collection, and reporting (SARN, SEEDS, Collection Summaries) for area of responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to effectively facilitate conversations with diverse partners and local residents.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$22.83

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

5

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Cmty Outreach

Job Function

Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required:

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date