Community Outreach Assistant II (Extended Temporary)

The Community Outreach Assistant II will implement nutrition and physical activity programming in K-12 schools and community sites within specific geographic regions in Pima County. Careful attention to relationship building, data tracking, and organizational techniques to manage project timelines are essential abilities for this position. The Community Outreach Assistant II will ensure that projects and programs are implemented in SNAP-Ed sites using the highest standards.

The position will provide and assist the Community Outreach Professional I with direct nutrition education to K-12 students and parents using evidence-based curricula, provide support to both Childhood and Food Systems strategies to promote Policy, Systems and Environmental change at community settings, including Local Wellness Policy, low/no-cost food programs such as food pantries, summer food sites and farmer's markets.

Applicants would benefit from understanding Trauma-Informed Principles, Community Engagement and from having experience working with diverse populations that have low access to food resources.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

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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*Support the AZ
Health Zone campus team's youth and adult community outreach programs at
locations such as schools, libraries, summer food sites and other approved
sites.
*Gain expertise
in the delivery of SNAP-Ed approved curricula for targeted audiences.
*Train and apply
knowledge in Trauma-Informed Principles for SNAP-Ed programs.

*Provide direct
nutrition and physical activity education to K-12 students and parents/caregivers
paired with healthy food samplings.
*Support the implementation of Policy, Systems and
Environment (PSE) strategies in Food and Childhood Systems focus areas.
*Support and
assist projects with K-12 school stakeholders and other community partners.
*Partner with
community members and school stakeholders to assist in community engagement
processes such as dot voting and focus groups.
*Assist in the coordination
and facilitation of trainings, meetings, and presentations with school
stakeholders and community members.
*Develop and
disseminate nutrition and physical activity resources, educational materials, and
quarterly e-newsletter.
*Support the availability, distribution, and
promotion of low or no-cost nutritious foods at food pantries, community, and
summer food service program sites.

*Support farmers markets to increase
redemption of food assistance programs.

*Assist in the facilitation of food access
education for a variety of sites and audiences.
*Collect and
manage unit and state level data and deliverables using electronic data system
platforms, including semi-annual reports.
*Implement
program evaluation for youth and adult audiences.
*Participate in
regular professional development opportunities to enhance nutrition and
physical activity-related knowledge and expertise.
*Coordinate with
other team members and participate in strategic planning.

*Possess general
nutrition and physical education knowledge.
*Possess strong
written and verbal communication skills with significant attention to detail.
*Strong computer
skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

*Ability to participate
in occasional statewide travel (typically 1-3 days, 1-3 times per year).
*Excellent
organizational and time-management skills, including attention to detail and a
commitment to consistently producing high-quality work.
*Ability to
manage multiple streams of work simultaneously.

Ability to work non-standard hours, when necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Bachelor's in Nutrition, Public Health or related field.
• Experience conducting community outreach and education.
• Experience working with school-aged children and adults.
• Experience delivering workshops, lessons, presentations.
• Experience conducting programs with cultural competence.
• English/Spanish bilingual.