Community Outreach Professional I (Phoenix, AZ)

Applicants would benefit from having experience in community engagement with a focus on identifying local assets and community needs. This includes actively involving community residents in planning, implementing and leading initiatives.

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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• Engage with school district leadership, school boards, principals, teachers, administrative personnel, parents, students and community members to develop projects that improve nutrition and physical activity Policies, Systems and Environment as well as performing additional related tasks as required.
• Coordinate efforts to implement the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement in cafeterias and collaborate with schools to improve physical activity practices. Establish wellness committees, food pantries, staff development trainings, identify and support opportunities for school gardens and support the revision and implementation of Local Wellness Policies.
• Coordinate trainings, education, and events for a variety of sites in the Central Phoenix area.
• Conduct research and meet grant requirements, data collection, and reporting (PEARS, SARN, SEEDS, Collection Summaries) for area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability
  to effectively facilitate conversations with various partners and local
  residents.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Physical Requirements
and Environmental Demands:

• Employee must be able to safely lift/move/transport up to 50 pounds.
• Employee may have to perform work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Temperatures above 100 degrees for more than an hour.

Flexible Work Arrangements:

• Hybrid work week.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
• Must have a reliable, personal vehicle.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Bilingual in Spanish/English.