Community Outreach Assistant II; Pinal

Job Overview

The Community Outreach Assistant II will recruit, outreach, plan, develop, teach, and deliver approved curriculum to limited-income adults, families, and youth in Pinal County on lifelong learning and improvement of life‑skills in nutrition, health, physical activity, and home‑management practices.

• Become knowledgeable in prescribed curriculums and materials to plan, deliver, and educate program participants in nutrition, healthy living, physical activity, and related disciplines.
• Implement pre‑ and post‑assessments, log participant data into program databases, and monitor progress.
• Maintain and complete all required forms for EFNEP and the university.
• Identify and recruit eligible adults, families, and youth by gathering preliminary data within the assigned geographic area.
• Participate in all mandatory trainings and meetings for professional development in the nutrition education program.
• Assist supervisor in establishing contacts and maintaining partnerships with community programs and services, and communicate participant progress.

• Ability to recruit limited‑resource participants in the community.
• Work effectively as a team member or independently and respond positively to supervision.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and complete required program reports.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
• Work with various audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Handle confidential information with integrity and accuracy.
• Facilitate educational sessions.
• Meet travel requirements within Pinal County to deliver EFNEP nutrition classes.

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive in accordance with the university fleet safety policy.

Hourly rate: $16.50 – $20.63. Full time, 40 hours per week. Non‑Exempt. Grade 3.

Jennifer Gardner‑Smith, Business Manager, Senior
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