Community Outreach Professional IV

Program Leadership and Educational Delivery:

• Provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of EFNEP nutrition education programming in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties.
• Establish program delivery standards, select and adapt evidence-based curricula to meet program objectives and ensure alignment with federal and university guidelines.
• Oversee staff training and instructional quality through observation, feedback, and coaching to support continuous improvement and achievement of program outcomes.

Partnerships and Community Engagement:

• Serve as the principal liaison for EFNEP with community partners, University stakeholders, and collaborating organizations.
• Identify, develop, and sustain strategic partnerships that expand program reach and support long-term educational delivery.
• Lead coordination efforts, facilitate communication across partners, and establish Memoranda of Understanding as appropriate to formalize collaborations and ensure shared program goals.

Program Analysis, Stewardship, and Compliance Leadership:

• Provide subject-matter leadership for EFNEP program reporting, data stewardship, evaluation interpretation, and fiscal monitoring to support evidence-based decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze program performance data and evaluation findings to inform program design, delivery priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Principal Investigators and the Director.
• Exercise independent professional judgment to monitor budget activity, identify variances or risks, and recommend corrective actions consistent with funding and University requirements.
• Serve as a technical and functional resource to staff regarding data quality, reporting standards, and compliance expectations.
• Represent the program through leading and participating in statewide planning, coordination, and advisory forums.
• Represent the program in statewide planning and administrative meetings.

Personnel Supervision and Workforce Development:

• Supervise and support EFNEP staff through recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and professional development.
• Establish expectations, assess performance, and provide guidance to ensure effective program delivery while fostering staff growth and accountability.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment aligned with Cooperative Extension and University standards.

Outreach Strategy and Information Dissemination:

• Direct the development and coordination of nutrition and physical activity outreach and communication strategies across multiple platforms, including in-person programming, digital media, collaborative meetings, and web-based resources.
• Guide content priorities and messaging to support program objectives, increase community awareness and enhance stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of research-based nutrition information.
• Ability to manage program budget and follow U of A spending policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various groups.
• Skilled in conducting outreach events, and with recruiting program participants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.