Posting Number

req14823

Department

Yavapai County Office

Department Website Link

extension.arizona.edu/yavapai

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

County Extensions and Farms

Address

2830N. Commonwealth Dr., #103, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 USA

Position Highlights

Area Assistant/Associate Agent-Small Acreage and Food Production Continuing Eligible Agent to provide leadership for Extension programs in the area of Small Acreage and Food Production. The Small Acreage and Food Production Area Agent will focus on crops and small farm production. Will collaborate with growers, educational institutions, and community organizations to develop a program that introduces new technologies and appropriate varieties for crop production with the focus of providing fresh local produce and value-added products to direct markets, CSAs, restaurants, and other outlets. Targeted educational programs may include beginning farmer workshops, on-farm food safety training, innovative irrigation practices, soil management, weed management, and season extension. Position housed in Camp Verde, AZ Extension Office. Area appointment includes Coconino County, AZ.

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; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Program Development

• Conduct a systematic analysis of national, Arizona, and county data, local resources, and historical information in order to identify community assets, program needs, and teaching opportunities.
• Identify resources (grants, contracts, in kind contributions, etc.) to enhance programs.
• Work in cooperation with community groups, local leaders, Extension advisory groups, and other Extension professionals, develops an annual Plan of Work.
• Consult with Extension faculty, Experiment Station researchers, and other experts in the development of educational programs, applied research, and scholarly works.

Program Implementation

• Conducts creative programming and utilizes new technology that may include problem solving research, to address priority needs of the target audiences.
• Participates in statewide working groups to develop new and creative programming efforts.
• Prepares educational material, evaluation instruments, teaching materials and publicity information in support of state, county, and community initiatives.
• Functions as a resource for other agencies and organizations. Promotes interaction and cooperation among various groups.
• Disseminates educational materials through county wide and/or multi-county events, workshops, websites, newsletters, and other mass media methods, use of volunteers, and other methods.
• Promotes communication and teamwork with county and state Extension, other faculty, and youth professionals.
• Promotes Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the state land-grant university.

Program Results

• Evaluates and documents results and impacts of educational programs.
• Communicates program results to both professional peers and clientele through periodic reports, scholarly works, and various types of publications (e.g., bulletins/fact sheets, popular articles, state publications, scientific articles, social media, video, and computer programs.
• Consults with the County Extension Director(s) to evaluate program effectiveness and personal achievements as an Extension faculty member.

Professionalism

• Maintain professional competence through study, participation in professional meetings and applied knowledge to programmatic duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards with commitment to Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona.
• Promote Cooperative Extension to enhance public understanding of the organization’s mission.
• Performs as a collegial member of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Collegiality is the cooperative interaction among colleagues where individuals work productively, and interact with civility with faculty, students, staff members, and stakeholders in all environments impacted by the university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Skills in collaboration and relationship building.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in plant sciences, horticulture, or related disciplines.
• Experience in plant production systems, small scale agriculture, on-farm food safety, and other sustainable agricultural practices.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Must also be able to provide own transportation and be able to travel statewide and nationally using all modes of transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two year's experience in plant production systems, small scale agriculture, on-farm food safety, and other sustainable agricultural practices.
• Experience with small crop/vegetable/small grain farming.

Rank

To be Determined

Tenure Information

Continuing-Eligible (CE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Agriculture and Extension

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$57,000-$62,000 depending on rank

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

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

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

6/26/2023

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Gayle Gratop; gaylejennifer2@arizona.edu

Open Date

5/9/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Four Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Attach three reference letters and transcripts.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.