AZ Project WET Outreach Coordinator (Maricopa County, AZ)

Position requires a valid AZ driver's license and ability to drive to programs throughout the state of Arizona. This position is in Maricopa County. As an employee of the University of Arizona; all employees must pass a background check.

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!

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• Ensure
  that program objectives and outcomes are met in accordance with
  established priorities, timeframes, funding, and other specifications.
• Utilize
  Microsoft Outlook 365 to enhance the organization, accessibility, and
  transparency of material across the team.
• This
  position reports to the Manager/Director (of APW) and is a participating
  member of the dynamic, cooperative, statewide APW team.
• Determine
  priorities in accordance with grant objectives, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Develop
  schedules, oversee daily operations, and coordinate the program calendar.
• Maintain
  data points, summarize results, and support the compilation of various
  program reports.
• Develop,
  compile and disseminate program Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Connect,
  collaborate, and nurture relationships with community partners: K-12
  personnel, government agencies, NGOs, and corporate sponsors.
• Promote UArizona water education
  initiatives and APW programs.
• Enthusiastically
  deliver APW programming with exceptional skill: meaningfully connect
  content to participant and participant to action, ensuring attainment of
  measurable outcomes.
• Build
  rapport with students, teachers, and the APW team to deliver quality
  programming, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Collaborative
  members of the APW Team are expected to offer/provide technical advice,
  insights into best practices, creative problem-solving, and reflection on
  performance.
• The Outreach
  Coordinator is both coach and colleague, supporting the whole team:
  Volunteers, APW Outreach Specialists, other APW Coordinators, as well as
  the Program Manager.

Physical requirements:

• The
  ability to lift and move equipment, up to 25 pounds, for programs will be
  required on a regular basis.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• The
  ideal candidate for this position is adept at balancing projects with
  production-type schedules and effectively communicating.
• Demonstrate
  strategic time management and sound judgement.
• Can synthesize AZ academic standards, STEAM
  integration, informal-education best practices, and workplace procedures.
• Skilled
  at public speaking and engaging large groups.
  - Most
  APW programs are facilitated in outdoor, public spaces for large blocks
  of the event day.
  - Many
  APW programs are attended by hundreds of participants: students,
  educators, and volunteers.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with
  moderate guidance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 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 and ability to drive to programs throughout state of Arizona.
• Occasionally the position requires vehicle hauling; driving a motor pool truck while pulling a 14' cargo trailer.

• Outdoor, place-based, youth engagement experience: camp, nature center, garden, park, museum