Ag Tech Workforce and Community Engagement Specialist; CMTY EDUC SPEC

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Director and Associate Director of the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS), the AgTech Workforce and Community Education Specialist will provide coordination and program management for networking, outreach, education, engagement and program documentation activities.

In collaboration with the Director, Associate Director, and stakeholders associated with AIFS grants, the specialist will plan and execute workforce development and community engagement programs.

The specialist will also collaborate with AIFS staff to design and deliver trainings on technologies, tools and resources to advance the knowledge base among participants of agricultural technologies relevant to AIFS grants and its mission.

Working with the grant writer, the specialist will provide domain and educational expertise to support the development of grant and contract proposals that aim to secure additional funding for collaborative projects.

Assist with communications about AIFS workforce development and trainings, prior to, during, and after the events.

June 30, 2026

• Associate degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Continuing education in related field required.
• Experience in independently developing, documenting and delivering trainings and curricula.
• Demonstrated experience delivering trainings to groups, both online and in person.
• Demonstrated experience developing workforce development trainings and/or programs.
• Demonstrable portfolio of presentations for trainings; demonstrable proficiency engaging an audience in a presentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite apps; proficiency with similar Google tools.

• B.S. or B.A. degree and/or equivalent experience in education, agriculture, public relations, technology or similar field.
• Degree or coursework in agriculture and/or agricultural technology and/or AI; experience collaborating with university-based researchers.
• Familiarity with CA state policy context and national level related to agriculture and/or ag tech education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• 70% – Training coordination, facilitation and documentation.
• 25% – Project coordination, development, strategy and evaluation.
• 5% – Strategic outreach.

Within the UC Davis Office of Research, AIFS leads a multi‑university effort to research ways to transform the food system via AI. AIFS also leads grants from the National Science Foundation and Google.org, funding the AIVO virtual organization that coordinates programs benefiting 29 national AI institutes.

These grants include workforce and community engagement components, which the specialist will help plan and manage.

• Salary or Pay Range: $53,400 – $92,000 per year
• Salary Frequency:
  Annual
• Salary Grade: 18
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  CMTY EDUC SPEC 3
• UC Job Code: 005838
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift: M-F 8AM–5PM
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation:
  No
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Work arrangement:
  Hybrid (mix of on‑site and remote)

• High‑quality and low‑cost medical plans.
• UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums.
• Extensive leave benefits including pregnancy, parental, family & medical leave.
• Paid holidays, time off and vacation as per UC Policies.
• Continuing education allowance and education reimbursement program.
• Access to professional development courses.
• Work‑life and wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
• Supplemental insurance: life, disability, pet insurance, legal coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer & student loan repayment assistance.
• Retirement benefit options including pension and other saving plans.

• Standing – Frequent 3 to 6 hrs.
• Walking – Frequent 3 to 6 hrs.
• Sitting – Frequent 3 to 6 hrs.
• Lifting/Carrying 0‑25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hrs.
• Lifting/Carrying 26‑50 lbs – Never.
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs – Never.
• Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hrs.
• Pushing/Pulling 26‑50 lbs – Never.
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – Never.
• Bending/Stooping –…