Extension Professional II

Posting Number req
27366

Department Pinal County Office

Department Website Link https://extension.arizona.edu/local-offices/pinal-county

Location County Extensions and Farms

Address 820 E Cottonwood Ln Bldg. C, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 USA

The Extension Professional II supports the Ag Ventures 4-H Program based at the Maricopa Agriculture Center (MAC), delivering hands‑on STEM and agricultural education to elementary students visiting the MAC farm for field trips. This position also brings 4-H STEM and agricultural programming directly into elementary classrooms throughout Pinal County, working alongside part‑time instructors and volunteers to provide engaging, curriculum‑aligned instruction. The role includes maintaining classrooms, teaching materials, and farm learning spaces in good working order to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for all visiting students.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Develop and implement standard extension educational programs, delivered through county and regional extension offices, in assigned focus areas using established research‑based approaches.
• Adapt curricula and teaching methods to fit local audiences (for example, youth, producers, or families) while maintaining core program content.
• Coordinate schedules, locations, and resources for programs offered at multiple community sites.

• Collaborate with local stakeholders and advisory groups to identify community needs relatedto assigned focus areas.
• Participate inneeds assessments using simple surveys, listening sessions, and review of existing data.
• Translate stakeholder input into recommended program adjustments or new initiatives within assigned areas.

• Collect and analyze participation and outcome data for extension programs to assess effectiveness against goals.
• Interpret results and recommend changes to content, delivery methods, or outreach strategies to improve program quality and reach.
• Prepare evaluation summaries and contribute narrative sections for internal and external reports, including grant reports.

• Provide adviceand guidance on effective ways to engage Arizona communities in extension programs, including strategies for reaching under‑served audiences.
• Facilitate extension workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations in assigned topicsto build participant knowledge and skills.
• Represent the extension program at community events and meetings, helping build and maintain relationships that support ongoing engagement.

• Manage program resources for assigned extension programs, including materials, limited budgets, and schedules, to meet established objectives.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to extension assistants, student workers, and volunteers to support consistent, high‑quality program delivery.
• Support marketing and promotion of programs through digital media, newsletters, andother communication channels.

• Ability to maintain classroom management while instructing field trip groups in a classroom or farm setting.
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