November 14, 2024

University of Arizona

FULL TIME

AZ Project WET Outreach Coordinator (Maricopa County, AZ)

Posting Number

req21164

Department

Environmental Science-Ext

Department Website Link

https://projectwet.arizona.edu/

Location

Outside of Tucson

Address

Maricopa County, AZ USA

Position Highlights

As an Arizona Project WET (APW) Outreach Coordinator, you will join a dedicated team that develops and delivers water-focused, experiential, environmental-education programs for Arizona’s students and teachers. Through authentic, relevant, and meaningful engagement, you deepen understanding of Arizona’s water availability, accessibility, use, and sustainability. You tell Arizona’s water story; empowering water-literate students, educators, leaders, and professionals to take action as mindful, lifelong stewards of Arizona’s precious resources.
Position requires a valid AZ driver's license and ability to drive to programs throughout the state of Arizona. This position is in Maricopa County. As an employee of the University of Arizona; all employees must pass a background check.
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!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that program objectives and outcomes are met in accordance with established priorities, timeframes, funding, and other specifications.
Utilize Microsoft Outlook 365 to enhance the organization, accessibility, and transparency of material across the team.
This position reports to the Manager/Director (of APW) and is a participating member of the dynamic, cooperative, statewide APW team.
Determine priorities in accordance with grant objectives, deliverables, and deadlines.
Develop schedules, oversee daily operations, and coordinate the program calendar.
Maintain data points, summarize results, and support the compilation of various program reports.
Develop, compile and disseminate program Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Connect, collaborate, and nurture relationships with community partners: K-12 personnel, government agencies, NGOs, and corporate sponsors.
Promote UArizona water education initiatives and APW programs.
Enthusiastically deliver APW programming with exceptional skill: meaningfully connect content to participant and participant to action, ensuring attainment of measurable outcomes.
Build rapport with students, teachers, and the APW team to deliver quality programming, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
Collaborative members of the APW Team are expected to offer/provide technical advice, insights into best practices, creative problem-solving, and reflection on performance.
The Outreach Coordinator is both coach and colleague, supporting the whole team: Volunteers, APW Outreach Specialists, other APW Coordinators, as well as the Program Manager.

Physical requirements:

The ability to lift and move equipment, up to 25 pounds, for programs will be required on a regular basis.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

The ideal candidate for this position is adept at balancing projects with production-type schedules and effectively communicating.
Demonstrate strategic time management and sound judgement.
Can synthesize AZ academic standards, STEAM integration, informal-education best practices, and workplace procedures.
Skilled at public speaking and engaging large groups.
Most APW programs are facilitated in outdoor, public spaces for large blocks of the event day.
Many APW programs are attended by hundreds of participants: students, educators, and volunteers.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with moderate guidance.

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.
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy and ability to drive to programs throughout state of Arizona.
Occasionally the position requires vehicle hauling; driving a motor pool truck while pulling a 14' cargo trailer.

Preferred Qualifications

Outdoor, place-based, youth engagement experience: camp, nature center, garden, park, museum

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40+

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

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 Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. 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.

Grade Range Minimum

$47356

Grade Range Midpoint

$59195

Grade Range Maximum

$71034

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Cmty Outreach

Job Function

Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

12/13/2024

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Lisa Townsend,
Director, Arizona Project WET
lisatownsend@arizona.edu

Open Date

11/14/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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