Community Engagement Coordinator; Statewide Position; Home Office Locations in CA,

Position: Community Engagement Coordinator (Statewide Position) - Various Home Office Locations in CA, Job ID 89798
Community Engagement Coordinator (Statewide Position) – Various Home Office Locations in CA, Job

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States.

Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators.

Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions. Over 180 UCCE Advisors conduct applied research and extension education from county-based UCCE offices serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations. By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California's reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the resources UC has to offer.

Our vision is that UC ANR will be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and making a positive difference in people's lives.

Additional Information:

• Discover our organization at UC ANR and explore our Mission.
• Through our Statewide Programs and Institutes, UC ANR academics and UC faculty collaborate in integrated teams to tackle priority problems through combined research and extension.
• Our Strategic Initiatives serve as our roadmap, helping us stay unified and effectively advocate for the work we do.
• Through our seven Public Value Statements, we share the real-world difference our research and extension work make for the public.
• We maintain a culture of equity and respect, with all UC ANR employees committed to the Civil Rights Compliance Policy.
• We champion inclusive excellence through our Principles of Community, creating a professional home where everyone, regardless of background, feels they belong and has the opportunity to grow.

Position Summary:

This position uses community education and engagement concepts to deliver and enhance community-based health and wellbeing educational and volunteer programs, capacity-building, and community engagement activities in geographic areas across CA as assigned. The work will include local, county-based work, as well as, projects and programs with statewide reach. The Coordinator will analyze program content and delivery needs to determine effectiveness of current programs and identify underrepresented constituencies in order to reach all Californians.

The Coordinator will participate in outreach activities, and partner relationship development with assigned programs. This role involves coordinating work across several different sites in a virtual and/or in-person capacity. The applicant must be able to ensure their presence at these various locations based on weekly assignments.

Community Nutrition and Health at UC ANR is a statewide network of researchers and educators promoting healthy and equitable communities for all Californians. Our shared goal is to co-create public education and partner training programming to advance community health across California. We collaborate with local organizations and community leaders who share our goals to advance community health and work to create changes across many areas including individual behavior change, leadership capacity building, organizational policy change, informing public policy, and affecting systems or environmental change such as workflows or best practices within an institution.

As a result of this work, our vision is for all Californians to have access to live a healthy life, free from chronic disease.

This position is a limited term appointment that is 40% variable and ends 5/31/2027 with the possibility of extension if funding permits.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement,…