Irrigation and Nutrient Management Education Program Academic Coordinator II; AP

Position: Irrigation and Nutrient Management Education Program Academic Coordinator II (AP 23-14)
* Irrigation and Nutrient Management Education Program Academic Coordinator II (AP 23-14) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources*
* * Application Window*
* * Open date:
* October 8, 2025
* Most recent review date:
* Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
* Final date:
* Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
* Position description
* Position Overview Location Headquarters: UCCE Monterey or Santa Clara County The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for an Irrigation and Nutrient Management Education Program Coordinator, Academic Coordinator II. UC ANR operates a statewide network of researchers, educators and support staff dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to address local agricultural, environmental and community health issues.

Research, outreach and education from locally based Cooperative Extension offices serves all 58 counties from 70 locations throughout the state. Our mission is to bring the University of California directly to Californians through research, extension and education programs that support:  Sustainable, safe, and nutritious food production and delivery  Economic success in a global economy  A sustainable, healthy, and productive environment  Science literacy and youth development 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 UC system.

Purpose:

The Irrigation and Nutrient Management Education Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, and delivering educational programs on irrigation and nutrient management for growers, irrigators, and farm workers in the Central Coast region of California. This position provides objective information about irrigation and nutrient management and promotes sound decision making to reduce nutrient leaching and runoff. This position serves as the Irrigation and Nutrient Management Education Program Coordinator in the Central Coast region of California interacting with regional regulators, outreach and service providers including but not limited to Regional Water Quality Control Board, Water Quality Coalitions, RCDs, and growers, irrigators, and farm workers.

The Coordinator assists the Central Coast farming community with their educational and technical assistance needs related to irrigation and nutrient management. In addition, the Coordinator supports train-the-trainer needs of individuals who must train field workers and irrigators. Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Academic Coordinator will:  Coordinate UCCE one-on-one technical assistance to farmers on the Central Coast to evaluate irrigation system efficiency and provide diagnostics, reports and recommendations to growers.  Coordinate outreach and educational efforts such as field days, extension workshops, tailgate meetings, demonstration sites, social media, webinars, and video recordings.  Prepare English/Spanish webinar training curriculum and training materials for annual irrigation and nutrient management workshops.

 Prepare in-person training curriculum and training materials for annual irrigation and nutrient management workshops offered in Mandarin.  Prepare in-person training curriculum and training materials for annual Crop Manage workshops.  Prepare and translate electronic newsletters on irrigation and nutrient management topics into Spanish and coordinate translation into Mandarin.  Develop and translate educational factsheets on irrigation and nutrient management into Spanish and coordinate translation into Mandarin.

 Work with project team and lead efforts to develop an irrigation and nutrient management resources website.  Prepare high quality written and attractive materials including:…