Lead Extension Coordinator, Arizona Project WET

Posting Number req
26972

Department Environmental Science-Ext

Department Website Link https://project wet.arizona.edu/

Location Tucson Campus

Address 350 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

As an Arizona Project WET (APW) Outreach Coordinator, Lead, you will play a key role in advancing water-focused environmental education programs that engage students, educators, communities, and professionals across Arizona. Through authentic, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences, you will deepen understanding of Arizona’s water resources, including water availability, accessibility, use, management, and conservation. By sharing Arizona’s unique water story, you will inspire and empower water-literate students, teachers, community leaders, and professionals to make informed decisions and serve as lifelong stewards of the state’s water resources.

This advanced professional position leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of outreach and education initiatives that support Arizona Project WET’s mission and strategic goals. Responsibilities include assessing educational and community needs; developing and enhancing programs, resources, and professional learning opportunities; evaluating program effectiveness and long‑term impacts; communicating outcomes to stakeholders and funding partners; and fostering collaborative partnerships with schools, communities, agencies, and industry representatives.

Working with substantial independence, the position exercises advanced judgment in addressing complex programmatic challenges, improving outreach strategies, and advancing program objectives. The APW Outreach Coordinator, Lead serves as a lead resource for assigned initiatives, contributes to grant‑funded projects and resource sustainability efforts, and may provide guidance, training, or direction to support staff, student workers, volunteers, or project teams to expand the reach and impact of Arizona Project WET throughout Arizona.

Arizona Project WET is one of the most well‑established water education programs in the Nation. This state program thrives thanks to the guiding principles of Arizona Cooperative Extension: a statewide framework, needs‑based program development, and objective‑driven, evaluated programs. Access to the world‑renowned Project WET Foundation lessons enable us to activate locally and regionally specific content using the very best instructional practices.

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!

• Design and lead comprehensive extension programs that respond to complex community,agricultural, or socioeconomic issues across Arizona regions in assigned focus areas.
• Set program goals, strategies, and evaluation plans in collaboration with faculty,specialists, and stakeholder groups.
• Oversee coordination of multiple projects or initiatives within the broader program portfolio.

• Lead strategies for educational outreach and specialized extension workshops that provide evidence‑based solutions to complex community challenges.
• Collaborate with university researchers and faculty to translate advanced research findings and new technologies into practical tools and programs for Arizona communities.
• Develop specialized instructional materials and curricula tailored to diverse audiences and delivery formats (for example, field days, producer meetings,…