Outreach Community Educator (English/Spanish Bilingual) - Fresno, CA, Job ID 75172
 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | |
 United States, California, Visalia | |
 Dec 20, 2024 | |
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County Locations: Fresno County, Kings County, Madera County, Merced County, Tulare County
Date Posted: December 20, 2024 The F3 Local Bilingual Outreach Community Educator (Community Education Specialist 1) plays a vital role in supporting small-scale farmers and food businesses through outreach, extension education, technical assistance, and applied research activities. Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director of Local Farm and Food Innovation and as part of the F3 Local team, the Community Educator will focus on engaging the Spanish-speaking community to enhance access to resources, tools, and support. In this role, the Community Educator will assist with conducting outreach with small-scale farmers and food business owners, focusing on Spanish-speaking communities in Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings, and Tulare Counties. They will support and deliver bilingual educational materials, presentations, and workshops tailored to the needs of small-scale food and farming businesses. The Community Educator will aid in providing technical assistance and extension support to farmers and micro-enterprises, including guidance on appropriately scaled tools, equipment, and technology. The position also involves supporting program planning, scheduling, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with project goals. They will prepare standardized communications, including bilingual website content, social media platforms, and newsletters, to effectively reach and engage target audiences. Additionally, the Community Educator will assist with building and maintaining relationships with nonprofit partners, community organizations, and stakeholders serving Spanish-speaking populations. This position is a contract appointment that is 50% variable through 9/30/2026 with the possibility of extension if funding permits. Pay Scale: $19.16/hour to $25.24/hour This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 1/20/2025. UCANR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. To apply, please visit: | |