Community Outreach Professional II (Part Time) (Temporary)

Community Outreach Professional II (Part Time) (Temporary) Posting Number req26643 Department Pima County Office Department Website Link Location County Extensions and Farms Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The primary leadership role of this position is to build a strategic outreach and marketing plan for PLAZA Mobile Market program for Pima County Cooperative Extension's The Garden Kitchen (TGK) program. This will entail communicating with a variety of stakeholders, including neighborhood associations, schools, businesses, and community organizations. The incumbent will also assist with implementation of the market through procurement and inventory management, physical setup of the market, customer engagement regarding produce and staple goods, including providing recipes and nutrition education information. In addition, this position will support market breakdown and provide kitchen support, ensuring that all food safety protocols are followed in the commercial kitchen. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site work with remote work flexibility. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here . Duties & Responsibilities Assist with the implementation of the PLAZA Mobile Market program for Pima County Cooperative Extension's The Garden Kitchen (TGK) program. Assist with procurement and inventory management and the physical setup of the market. Engage customers by providing information about produce and staple goods, sharing recipes and nutrition education. Support market breakdown and provide kitchen support, ensuring all food safety protocols are followed in the commercial kitchen. Assist with outreach and marketing, and a variety of administrative tasks. Develop strategic outreach and marketing plan, including creating digital materials for social media, designing flyers and informational print-outs, and connecting with potential customers and supporters. Assist with grant writing or donor engagement activities. Record informational entries into data collection systems, time logs, and mileage logs. Additional Responsibilities: Assist with gardening activities in The Garden Kitchen community garden. Clean and maintain the commercial kitchen facilities. Support additional The Garden Kitchen programs and activities as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Able to develop strategic outreach and marketing plans to include a variety of stakeholders. Knowledge of farmers markets. Able to communicate effectively with a variety of groups and individuals including farmers. Familiarity with data collection systems. Knowledge of commercial kitchen standards and basics cooking techniques with experience implementing food-related programming. Familiarity of trauma informed program delivery. Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team. Ability to take initiative in monitoring, maintaining, and record program data, materials, and program needs. Ability to travel and transport materials between sites. Ability to share recipes and provide nutrition information related to fruits and vegetables. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organization and creativity skills. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve. Minimum Qualifications 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. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy . Preferred Qualifications Experience in a customer-facing role. FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 32 Job FTE .80 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay $47,356 - $59,195 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 6 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator . Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Cmty Outreach Job Function Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 8/6/2026 Expected End Date 9/30/2026 Contact Information for Candidates Meredith Glaubach [email protected] Open Date 7/29/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. 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