Community Nutrition Educator Holtville, CA, Job ID 76932
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Job Description
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 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.
As a core Community Nutrition and Health statewide program, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provides community education classes for income-eligible youth and adults which promote nutrition and physical activity as a means of maintaining a healthy lifestyle free from chronic disease. By focusing on improving diet quality, increasing physical activity, assuring safe food-handling practices, and strengthening food resource management skills, EFNEP supports families with children to make meaningful healthy lifestyle changes. EFNEP also partners with community stakeholders to make changes to the surrounding community context known as "policy, system, and environmental change efforts" which result in deeper, long-term positive impact for even more youth and families. EFNEP is federally funded by the United States Department of Agriculture as part of a long-standing network of community-based nutrition education programs across the country.
As a core Community Nutrition and Health statewide program, the CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California program (CFHL, UC) offers comprehensive evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education, aligned with changes to the surrounding community context known as "policy, system, and environmental change efforts" in early childhood centers, schools and community environments. Services are provided in 34 counties with 1,600 volunteers known as "extenders" (trained teachers, afterschool staff, community members). The majority of CFHL, UC participants are preschool and school aged youth and their families. The CFHL, UC program also works with SNAP-Ed eligible adults, seniors, and other priority populations. By aligning community education with policy, systems and environmental change strategies, CFHL, UC creates long-lasting community impact. CFHL, UC is federally funded by the United States Department of Food and Agriculture as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Education network (SNAP-Ed) across the country.
Position Summary:
This position's primary foci are to conduct, manage, and evaluate a nutrition education program to create a healthier school and community environment.
The Community Education Specialist 2 position will perform the full range of program implementation duties. Incumbent will coordinate, manage, and deliver nutrition education with community-based adults and/or youth in partnership with local public health and community organizations. This includes training, guiding, and supporting schoolteachers who volunteer to support health education in their classes by providing them with education, information and resources; evaluating program implementation; collecting and compiling enrollment information, assuring proper documentation, collecting evaluation data from teachers and participants; performing data entry for reporting; and writing reports in compliance with funding requirements.
The Community Education Specialist 2 will build and maintain an informal network of partners, align nutrition education projects with approved curricula and educational materials, develop news releases and news articles, and maintain knowledge and competence about the subject matter.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.
Pay Scale: $21.65/hour to $28.78/hour.
Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 3/25/2025.
Key Responsibilities:
50%
Deliver lessons using adult and/or youth engagement techniques in alignment with the UC-approved curricula and activities. Lesson delivery includes preparing and implementing activities such as demonstrating food preparation using recipes, physical activity, gardening techniques, and/or other learner-centered activities.
Extend education to community partners and/or program participants on using the skills and knowledge they gained in class to recommend positive changes within their working and living environments. Promote, facilitate, or advocate for changes in the surrounding community context known as "policy, system, and environmental change efforts" designed to create a healthier community environment.
25%
Recruit, train, and provide support for community organizations and school representatives who act as volunteers to deliver UC approved curricula and activities. May participate in hiring and recruitment for other educator positions. May co-deliver programming with a partner to model class enrollment procedures, lesson delivery, and evaluation activities.
Review evaluation data when completed by volunteers to ensure minimum evaluation requirements are achieved. Make recommendations to volunteers to ensure participant success. Complete required documentation of enrollment and evaluation for reporting purposes. Prepares all reports as necessary for documenting program accomplishments.
May provide language translations of class materials and/or simultaneous interpretation during classes into preferred language of participant population, as well as develop and share culturally relevant examples to enhance the effectiveness of the educational experience.
15%
Meet with local partners (i.e., community leaders, school administrators, teachers, parent educators) to discuss the delivery of lessons to their students and clientele. Assist in developing outreach plans to ensure all eligible racial/ethnic groups have received information regarding program education opportunities and are welcomed to participate with inclusive program practices.
Develop collaboration with other programs to coordinate outreach efforts. Attend community events and serve as representative and ambassador for the program. Maintain appropriate records to track the partnership activity, collaboration, and related community events.
10%
Work as a team member to develop annual work plans, manage volunteers, share recommendations for improvement, and coach partner agencies to make healthy changes in their organizations.
May provide leadership and mentoring to interns, new staff, volunteers, and/or other educators, including working with them to assess the successes and challenges of lesson delivery.
Requirements:Associate degree and / or equivalent experience / training in a related area such nutrition, public health, or community health and well-being.Continuing education, training, or professional development in a related field.Knowledge of community education, community engagement, teaching and/or facilitation best practices.Proficient in use of Windows-based computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Experience working with a diverse youth, adult and/or volunteers, including diversity in age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or physical and ability/disability).Experience working with underserved populations.Familiarity with schools and community-based agencies in the local area serving lower-income youth and adults.Thorough and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills to work in large and small groups, give presentations and organize activities. Ability to write newsletters, correspondence, and reports.
Preferred Skills:Bilingual communication/translation abilities in English and Spanish/Hmong/Mandarin/Vietnamese or other language spoken in the community.Knowledge of community education and or teaching practices.Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment to understand community strengths, interests, and priorities.
Special Conditions of Employment:Must comply with regulatory agency reporting requirements (California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act). Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking . click apply for full job details
Community Nutrition Educator Colusa, CA, Job ID 77124
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Job Description
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 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.
As a core Community Nutrition and Health statewide program, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provides community education classes for income-eligible youth and adults which promote nutrition and physical activity as a means of maintaining a healthy lifestyle free from chronic disease. By focusing on improving diet quality, increasing physical activity, assuring safe food-handling practices, and strengthening food resource management skills, EFNEP supports families with children to make meaningful healthy lifestyle changes. EFNEP also partners with community stakeholders to make changes to the surrounding community context known as "policy, system, and environmental change efforts" which result in deeper, long-term positive impact for even more youth and families. EFNEP is federally funded by the United States Department of Agriculture as part of a long-standing network of community-based nutrition education programs across the country.
As a core Community Nutrition and Health statewide program, the CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California program (CFHL, UC) offers comprehensive evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education, aligned with changes to the surrounding community context known as "policy, system, and environmental change efforts" in early childhood centers, schools and community environments. Services are provided in 34 counties with 1,600 volunteers known as "extenders" (trained teachers, afterschool staff, community members). The majority of CFHL, UC participants are preschool and school aged youth and their families. The CFHL, UC program also works with SNAP-Ed eligible adults, seniors, and other priority populations. By aligning community education with policy, systems and environmental change strategies, CFHL, UC creates long-lasting community impact. CFHL, UC is federally funded by the United States Department of Food and Agriculture as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Education network (SNAP-Ed) across the country.
Position Summary:
This position's primary foci are to conduct, manage, and evaluate a nutrition education program to create a healthier school and community environment.
The Community Education Specialist 2 position will perform the full range of program implementation duties. Incumbent will coordinate, manage, and deliver nutrition education with community-based adults and/or youth in partnership with local public health and community organizations. This includes training, guiding, and supporting schoolteachers who volunteer to support health education in their classes by providing them with education, information and resources; evaluating program implementation; collecting and compiling enrollment information, assuring proper documentation, collecting evaluation data from teachers and participants; performing data entry for reporting; and writing reports in compliance with funding requirements.
The Community Education Specialist 2 will build and maintain an informal network of partners, align nutrition education projects with approved curricula and educational materials, develop news releases and news articles, and maintain knowledge and competence about the subject matter.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.
The home department for this position is UCCE Colusa County. While this position normally is based in Colusa, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.
Pay Scale: $20.64/hour to $27.39/hour.
Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 04/03/2025.
Key Responsibilities:
50%
Deliver lessons using adult and/or youth engagement techniques in alignment with the UC-approved curricula and activities. Lesson delivery includes preparing and implementing activities such as demonstrating food preparation using recipes, physical activity, gardening techniques, and/or other learner-centered activities.
Extend education to community partners and/or program participants on using the skills and knowledge they gained in class to recommend positive changes within their working and living environments. Promote, facilitate, or advocate for changes in the surrounding community context known as "policy, system, and environmental change efforts" designed to create a healthier community environment.
25%
Recruit, train, and provide support for community organizations and school representatives who act as volunteers to deliver UC approved curricula and activities. May participate in hiring and recruitment for other educator positions. May co-deliver programming with a partner to model class enrollment procedures, lesson delivery, and evaluation activities.
Review evaluation data when completed by volunteers to ensure minimum evaluation requirements are achieved. Make recommendations to volunteers to ensure participant success. Complete required documentation of enrollment and evaluation for reporting purposes. Prepares all reports as necessary for documenting program accomplishments.
May provide language translations of class materials and/or simultaneous interpretation during classes into preferred language of participant population, as well as develop and share culturally relevant examples to enhance the effectiveness of the educational experience.
15%
Meet with local partners (i.e., community leaders, school administrators, teachers, parent educators) to discuss the delivery of lessons to their students and clientele. Assist in developing outreach plans to ensure all eligible racial/ethnic groups have received information regarding program education opportunities and are welcome to participate with inclusive program practices.
Develop collaboration with other programs to coordinate outreach efforts. Attend community events and serve as representative and ambassador for the program. Maintain appropriate records to track the partnership activity, collaboration, and related community events.
10%
Work as a team member to develop annual work plans, manage volunteers, share recommendations for improvement, and coach partner agencies to make healthy changes in their organizations.
May provide leadership and mentoring to interns, new staff, volunteers, and/or other educators, including working with them to assess the successes and challenges of lesson delivery.
Requirements: Associate degree and / or equivalent experience / training in a related area such nutrition, public health, or community health and well-being. Continuing education, training, or professional development in a related field. Knowledge of community education, community engagement, teaching and/or facilitation best practices. Proficient in use of Windows-based computers with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience working with a diverse youth, adult and/or volunteers, including diversity in age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or physical and ability/disability). Experience working with underserved populations. Familiarity with schools and community-based agencies in the local area serving lower-income youth and adults. Thorough and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills to work in large and small groups, give presentations and organize activities. Ability to write newsletters, correspondence, and reports. Preferred Skills: Bilingual communication/translation abilities in English and Spanish/Hmong/Mandarin/Vietnamese or other language spoken in the community. Knowledge of community education and teaching practices. Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment to understand community strengths, interests, and priorities. Special Conditions of Employment: Must comply with regulatory agency reporting requirements (California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act). Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies. Travel including travel outside normal business hours may be requested. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies. . click apply for full job details
Community Nutrition Educator - Red Bluff, CA, Job ID 77548
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Job Description
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 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.
As a core Community Nutrition and Health statewide program, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provides community education classes for income-eligible youth and adults which promote nutrition and physical activity as a means of maintaining a healthy lifestyle free from chronic disease. By focusing on improving diet quality, increasing physical activity, assuring safe food-handling practices, and strengthening food resource management skills, EFNEP supports families with children to make meaningful healthy lifestyle changes. EFNEP also partners with community stakeholders to make changes to the surrounding community context known as "policy, system, and environmental change efforts" which result in deeper, long-term positive impact for even more youth and families. EFNEP is federally funded by the United States Department of Agriculture as part of a long-standing network of community-based nutrition education programs across the country.
As a core Community Nutrition and Health statewide program, the CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California program (CFHL, UC) offers comprehensive evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education, aligned with changes to the surrounding community context known as "policy, system, and environmental change efforts" in early childhood centers, schools and community environments. Services are provided in 34 counties with 1,600 volunteers known as "extenders" (trained teachers, afterschool staff, community members). The majority of CFHL, UC participants are preschool and school aged youth and their families. The CFHL, UC program also works with SNAP-Ed eligible adults, seniors, and other priority populations. By aligning community education with policy, systems and environmental change strategies, CFHL, UC creates long-lasting community impact. CFHL, UC is federally funded by the United States Department of Food and Agriculture as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Education network (SNAP-Ed) across the country.
Position Summary:
Join our statewide and national networks of nutrition and health educators who receive high-quality training and hands-on support so that together we can make a positive difference in our communities.
This position's primary foci are to conduct, manage, and evaluate a nutrition education program to create a healthier school and community environment.
The Community Education Specialist 2 position will perform the full range of program implementation duties. Incumbent will coordinate, manage, and deliver nutrition education with community-based adults and/or youth in partnership with local public health and community organizations. This includes training, guiding, and supporting schoolteachers who volunteer to support health education in their classes by providing them with education, information and resources; evaluating program implementation; collecting and compiling enrollment information, assuring proper documentation, collecting evaluation data from teachers and participants; performing data entry for reporting; and writing reports in compliance with funding requirements.
The Community Education Specialist 2 will build and maintain an informal network of partners, align nutrition education projects with approved curricula and educational materials, develop news releases and news articles, and maintain knowledge and competence about the subject matter.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.
Pay Scale: $20.64/hour to $27.39/hour.
Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 05/08/2025.
Key Responsibilities:
50%
Deliver lessons using adult and/or youth engagement techniques in alignment with the UC-approved curricula and activities. Lesson delivery includes preparing and implementing activities such as demonstrating food preparation using recipes, physical activity, gardening techniques, and/or other learner-centered activities.
Extend education to community partners and/or program participants on using the skills and knowledge they gained in class to recommend positive changes within their working and living environments. Promote, facilitate, or advocate for changes in the surrounding community context known as "policy, system, and environmental change efforts" designed to create a healthier community environment.
25%
Recruit, train, and provide support for community organizations and school representatives who act as volunteers to deliver UC approved curricula and activities. May participate in hiring and recruitment for other educator positions. May co-deliver programming with a partner to model class enrollment procedures, lesson delivery, and evaluation activities.
Review evaluation data when completed by volunteers to ensure minimum evaluation requirements are achieved. Make recommendations to volunteers to ensure participant success. Complete required documentation of enrollment and evaluation for reporting purposes. Prepares all reports as necessary for documenting program accomplishments.
May provide language translations of class materials and/or simultaneous interpretation during classes into preferred language of participant population, as well as develop and share culturally relevant examples to enhance the effectiveness of the educational experience.
15%
Meet with local partners (i.e., community leaders, school administrators, teachers, parent educators) to discuss the delivery of lessons to their students and clientele. Assist in developing outreach plans to ensure all eligible racial/ethnic groups have received information regarding program education opportunities and are welcomed to participate with inclusive program practices.
Develop collaboration with other programs to coordinate outreach efforts. Attend community events and serve as representative and ambassador for the program. Maintain appropriate records to track the partnership activity, collaboration, and related community events.
10%
Work as a team member to develop annual work plans, manage volunteers, share recommendations for improvement, and coach partner agencies to make healthy changes in their organizations.
May provide leadership and mentoring to interns, new staff, volunteers, and/or other educators, including working with them to assess the successes and challenges of lesson delivery.
Requirements: Associate degree and / or equivalent experience / training in a related area such nutrition, public health, or community health and well-being. Continuing education, training, or professional development in a related field. Knowledge of community education, community engagement, teaching and/or facilitation best practices. Proficient in use of Windows-based computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience working with a diverse youth, adult and/or volunteers, including diversity in age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or physical and ability/disability). Experience working with underserved populations. Familiarity with schools and community-based agencies in the local area serving lower-income youth and adults. Thorough and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills to work in large and small groups, give presentations and organize activities. Ability to write newsletters, correspondence, and reports. Preferred Skills: Bilingual communication/translation abilities in English and Spanish/Hmong/Mandarin/Vietnamese or other language spoken in the community. Knowledge of community education and or teaching practices. Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment to understand community strengths, interests, and priorities. Special Conditions of Employment: Must comply with regulatory agency reporting requirements (California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act). Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities . click apply for full job details
Community Education Specialist 2 - Bakersfield, CA, Job ID 77130
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Job Description
The Community Education Specialist 2 will perform the full range of program implementation duties. Incumbent will be responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of education to community members through a combination of direct education and volunteer management. This includes training, guiding, and supporting volunteer extenders with education, information and resources; evaluating program implementation; collecting and compiling enrollment, documentation, and evaluation data from volunteer extenders and participants; and writing reports in compliance with funding requirements. The Community Education Specialist 2 helps to coordinate and monitor fiscal oversight and compliance of statewide program units (UC MG), ensures compliance with statewide program policies and procedures, and effectively resolves conflicts and complaints.
Incumbent will build and maintain an informal network of partners, align special education projects with UC approved curricula and educational materials, develop news releases and news articles, and maintain subject matter competence.
This position's primary focus will be on conducting, managing, and evaluating an education program to improve the environment of the school and community.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.
Pay Scale: $22.65/hour to $30.12/hour
Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 4/21/2025.
Key Responsibilities:
40%
Recruits, trains, and provides support for agency and school representatives who act as educators/extenders to deliver UC approved curricula and activities. May recruit for other team members.
Coordinate with volunteers for lesson delivery and management as needed.
Reviews evaluation data when completed by volunteers to ensure minimum evaluation requirements are achieved. Makes recommendations to volunteers to ensure participant success. Completes required documentation of enrollment and evaluation for reporting purposes. Prepares all reports as necessary for documenting program accomplishments.
25%
Using the UC approved curricula and lessons activities, delivers lessons utilizing adult and/or youth learning techniques. Lesson delivery will include preparing and implementing lesson activities such as demonstrating recipes, physical activity, gardening techniques, and/or other learner-centered activities.
May deliver lessons to youth or volunteers directly, or may coordinate the education delivery through the use of volunteers.
Extends education to community partners and/or program participants to utilize their skills and knowledge gained by recommending ways to make positive changes within their work and living environments. Promotes environmental changes in designed to influence the development of policy and systems change.
25%
Assists in developing strategic outreach plans to ensure all eligible ethnic groups and races have received information regarding program education opportunities. Meets with local partners (i.e. community leaders, school administrators, teachers, parent educators) to discuss the delivery of lessons to their students and clientele.
Develops liaisons with and between other programs in order to coordinate outreach efforts. Attends community events representing the program. Maintains appropriate records tracking the partnerships, collaborations and community events.
10%
Works as a team member to assist in the development of annual work plan to optimize direct delivery, to manage volunteer extender programs, to develop recommendations for improvement, and to facilitate environmental change activities with partner agencies.
May provide leadership and mentoring to interns, new staff, volunteer extenders, and CESI staff, including working with them to assess the successes and challenges of lesson delivery.
Requirements: Associate degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training. Coursework in subject matter. Knowledge of community education and or teaching practices. Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment. Proficient in use of Windows-based computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience teaching and working with a diverse youth, adult and volunteer audience. Familiarity with schools and community-based agencies in the local area serving eligible adults and youth. Skills to communicate and work in large and small groups, give presentations and organize units of activities. Ability to write newsletters, correspondence, and reports. Preferred Skills: Bilingual communication/translation abilities in English and Spanish/Hmong/Mandarin/Vietnamese or other language spoken in the community. Special Conditions of Employment: Must comply with regulatory agency reporting requirements (California's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act). Travel and travel outside of normal business hours. Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited. Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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Farm Seasonal Worker (Per Diem) - Tulelake, CA, Job ID 77691
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Job Description
Under close supervision, perform agricultural tasks in and around research plots in fields, greenhouses, and range land.
This position is a per diem appointment that is 80% fixed.
Pay Scale: $20.05/hour to $20.76/hour.
Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 04/30/2025.
Key Responsibilities:
90%
Hand weed, hand thin, hoe, prune, hand harvest and/or compost, irrigate, plant. Lift and move irrigation pipe within fields. Assist with data collection for research projects. Perform other basic tasks associated with a research farm. May operate simple equipment as related to agricultural operations such as, but not limited to, light trucks, light or medium size tractors, irrigation pumps, valve openers, trailers, etc.
10%
Clean ditches, mow lawns, trim hedges, sweep sidewalks, clean buildings, move furniture. General assistance with set up for events.
Requirements:
Ability to operate non-powered hand tools. Independently distinguish weeds from plants. Follow precise oral and written directions. Comply with work schedules and follow customary absence and attendance reporting procedures. Report any unusual agricultural or non-agricultural activities, growths, damage, or destruction to the supervisor immediately. Learn and follow the University standard safety rules and practices, as instructed by the supervisor and lead staff members and as provided in handouts or other instructional materials. Ability to perform physical demands including, but not limited to, moving and lifting crop material of up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, bending and stooping for crop planting and harvest, standing for prolonged periods, traverse uneven terrain. Travel to off-site locations to perform farming operations or other research activities.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Overtime and occasional weekend work as needed, usually on short notice to meet operational needs may be requested. Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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UC Cooperative Extension Specialist- Oak Woodland Stewardship - Located at the Hopland Research and Extension Centerrganic Agriculture Institute Located at the University of California, Merced (25-11)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Application Window
Open date: April 24, 2025
Next review date: Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Sep 17, 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
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist (UCCE) - Oak Woodland Stewardship at the Assistant rank.
The Oak Woodland Stewardship Specialist will provide statewide expertise and leadership on oak woodland management and restoration in the face of climate change effects. This specialist will provide critical knowledge and resources to forestry, rangelands, natural resources, fire, and water advisors, collaborating with them and their clientele to improve and protect more than 10 million acres of oak woodlands across the state. By engaging with a wide diversity of stakeholders including land managers, Tribes, agencies, and academics, this position will inform policy and best management practice development using new and existing research to protect ecosystems and provide public benefits. Working with existing educational programs, both within and external to UC, the specialist will provide statewide leadership in oak-related curriculum development to ensure that land managers and the general public understand and value the importance of oak woodlands and how stewardship can help make them more resilient to future stressors like pests and pathogens, invasive species, drought and alterations in weather patterns and extreme wildfire behavior.
UCCE Specialists conduct research and educational programs aimed at relevant clientele groups in California's communities. UCCE Specialists have programs primarily focused on mission-oriented research or creative work that support the university's efforts to extend knowledge, including outreach and community engagement. Mission-oriented research describes the complete research continuum that extends from basic research to applications of research results. Within the UCCE mission and mandate, this applied research focuses on developing practical and cost-effective solutions to address problems and challenges that communities are facing. UCCE Specialists publish applied research results in a combination of publication types, whether peer-reviewed journals or other local venues, based on the targeted audiences.
The extension and outreach programs disseminate knowledge and information to clientele groups for their use in improving their abilities to understand and address problems and opportunities facing them. The extension educational program serves the University's public service mission. Educational program activities include but are not limited to collaborations with UCCE Advisors, other UCCE Specialists, campus faculty, program teams, workgroups, or clientele groups; developing and presenting educational materials; communicating to clientele through broadcast, print, or electronic media; participating in meetings with clientele; developing and presenting in-service training courses; organizing or participating in workshops, field tours, symposia or conferences. Much of this work will be conducted in partnership with UC ANR's locally based UCCE Advisors. The UCCE Specialist - Advisor and faculty partnership creates an applied research network that benefits both the University and the public at large. This position does not include formal classroom instruction at the University but does include an appointment at UC Berkeley.
Location Headquarters. The position will be physically located at the Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) in Hopland, CA. HREC is an ideal location in the center of North Coast oak woodlands. The site provides diverse habitat types and relevant infrastructure and equipment to enable robust research and extension program development and delivery.
Position Details
Oaks are a keystone species that support biodiversity, blanket many critical watersheds, have high cultural importance across large areas of California, and are present on both working and conserved lands. Oak woodlands provide critical habitat for wildlife and are associated with important native plants, watershed benefits, and carbon storage and sequestration. The specialist will conduct a program that addresses critical research questions and the needs of stakeholders in stewarding these diverse and complex ecosystems. Major duties and responsibilities for this specialist include: Conduct applied research on oak woodland topics that might include:
o The effects of changes in temperature and precipitation on the ecology of these systems.
o Development and assessment methods to build resiliency and biodiversity under various climate change scenarios.
o Potential effects of climate change in carbon storage and sequestration.
o Evaluate the roles of disturbances such as prescribed burning, grazing, and mechanical fuel treatment to help reduce wildfire risk while maintaining habitat quality.
o Management of pests, diseases, and invasive species impacting oak woodlands.
o Use of existing and development of new fire behavior models to predict and examine the effects of various management practices on a regional and landscape scale.
o Assessment of existing and development of new best management practices for relevant working lands, including livestock grazing.
o Collaboration with Tribes to co-create research programs that address Tribal concerns and priorities.
o Collaborative research related to natural oak regeneration. Develop and lead cross-disciplinary collaborations with relevant advisors, specialists, and external stakeholders to enhance understanding of climate change impacts on oak woodlands. Lead focused efforts on developing and disseminating practical adaptive management strategies for improving oak woodland health and resiliency in the face of these pressures. Support the development of the Hub of Working Lands being created at the Hopland and Sierra Foothill RECs by providing academic expertise for program and infrastructure development. Support and enhance the UC Integrated Hardwood Rangement Management Program materials and resources such as the UC Oaks website, the California Oak Symposium, the Oak Conservation Workgroup, and the Oak Values Workshop. Engage with diverse parties working statewide in prescribed fire and fuels management in oak woodlands to inform the development of management practices and policies that best help steward these lands. Develop, in collaboration with educators and professionals, relevant educational and extension programs, both stand-alone efforts and embedded within existing curricula, that inform the general public and professional networks about the importance of oak woodlands and how to live, work, and recreate on them sustainably. Potential partners include the 4-H Youth Development Program, community colleges, CSU campuses, and UC campuses. Build collaborative relationships with a wide variety of external partners, including California Tribes and Tribal-led organizations, USDA NRCS, USFS, CalFire, forestry professionals, livestock producers, Certified Range Managers, Prescribed Burn Associations, Certified Burn Bosses, Resource Conservation Districts, the California Biodiversity Network and 30x30 Initiative, youth organizations, NGOs, the UC Natural Reserve System, county land use planners, and others. Provide educational resources to these partners on oak woodlands management, as well as seek their feedback on priority issues for which research and extension are needed in their regions. Publish research findings in relevant peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, California Agriculture, UC ANR publications, and public-facing media outlets.
Counties of Responsibility: This state-wide position will work closely with ANR Advisors, Specialists, and staff, as well as partner organizations throughout the state. This is an exciting opportunity to impact diverse communities throughout the state.
Reporting Relationship: The position will be located at the Hopland Research and Extension Center (REC) in Hopland, CA, and will report to the UC ANR Vice Provost for Academic Personnel. This is a statewide position, requiring collaboration with UC ANR personnel and external partners throughout California. It is not a remote position; the candidate must be available to work onsite at the Hopland REC.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Education: A minimum of a Ph.D. (or international equivalent) related to oak woodland stewardship (such as forest ecology, rangeland management or ecology, conservation or landscape ecology, fire ecology, or natural resources management) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants who have not yet earned a Ph.D. must be within 12 months of completing their degree to be considered for the position.
Key Qualifications Demonstrated skills in applying ecological principles and research to develop practical management advice and educational curricula. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required click apply for full job details
Farm Seasonal Worker (Per Diem) - Tulelake, CA, Job ID 77691
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Job Description
Under close supervision, perform agricultural tasks in and around research plots in fields, greenhouses, and range land.
This position is a per diem appointment that is 80% fixed.
Pay Scale: $20.05/hour to $20.76/hour.
Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 04/30/2025.
Key Responsibilities:
90%
Hand weed, hand thin, hoe, prune, hand harvest and/or compost, irrigate, plant. Lift and move irrigation pipe within fields. Assist with data collection for research projects. Perform other basic tasks associated with a research farm. May operate simple equipment as related to agricultural operations such as, but not limited to, light trucks, light or medium size tractors, irrigation pumps, valve openers, trailers, etc.
10%
Clean ditches, mow lawns, trim hedges, sweep sidewalks, clean buildings, move furniture. General assistance with set up for events.
Requirements:
Ability to operate non-powered hand tools. Independently distinguish weeds from plants. Follow precise oral and written directions. Comply with work schedules and follow customary absence and attendance reporting procedures. Report any unusual agricultural or non-agricultural activities, growths, damage, or destruction to the supervisor immediately. Learn and follow the University standard safety rules and practices, as instructed by the supervisor and lead staff members and as provided in handouts or other instructional materials. Ability to perform physical demands including, but not limited to, moving and lifting crop material of up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, bending and stooping for crop planting and harvest, standing for prolonged periods, traverse uneven terrain. Travel to off-site locations to perform farming operations or other research activities.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Overtime and occasional weekend work as needed, usually on short notice to meet operational needs may be requested. Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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UC Cooperative Extension Specialist- Oak Woodland Stewardship - Located at the Hopland Research and Extension Centerrganic Agriculture Institute Located at the University of California, Merced (25-11)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Application Window
Open date: April 24, 2025
Next review date: Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Sep 17, 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
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist (UCCE) - Oak Woodland Stewardship at the Assistant rank.
The Oak Woodland Stewardship Specialist will provide statewide expertise and leadership on oak woodland management and restoration in the face of climate change effects. This specialist will provide critical knowledge and resources to forestry, rangelands, natural resources, fire, and water advisors, collaborating with them and their clientele to improve and protect more than 10 million acres of oak woodlands across the state. By engaging with a wide diversity of stakeholders including land managers, Tribes, agencies, and academics, this position will inform policy and best management practice development using new and existing research to protect ecosystems and provide public benefits. Working with existing educational programs, both within and external to UC, the specialist will provide statewide leadership in oak-related curriculum development to ensure that land managers and the general public understand and value the importance of oak woodlands and how stewardship can help make them more resilient to future stressors like pests and pathogens, invasive species, drought and alterations in weather patterns and extreme wildfire behavior.
UCCE Specialists conduct research and educational programs aimed at relevant clientele groups in California's communities. UCCE Specialists have programs primarily focused on mission-oriented research or creative work that support the university's efforts to extend knowledge, including outreach and community engagement. Mission-oriented research describes the complete research continuum that extends from basic research to applications of research results. Within the UCCE mission and mandate, this applied research focuses on developing practical and cost-effective solutions to address problems and challenges that communities are facing. UCCE Specialists publish applied research results in a combination of publication types, whether peer-reviewed journals or other local venues, based on the targeted audiences.
The extension and outreach programs disseminate knowledge and information to clientele groups for their use in improving their abilities to understand and address problems and opportunities facing them. The extension educational program serves the University's public service mission. Educational program activities include but are not limited to collaborations with UCCE Advisors, other UCCE Specialists, campus faculty, program teams, workgroups, or clientele groups; developing and presenting educational materials; communicating to clientele through broadcast, print, or electronic media; participating in meetings with clientele; developing and presenting in-service training courses; organizing or participating in workshops, field tours, symposia or conferences. Much of this work will be conducted in partnership with UC ANR's locally based UCCE Advisors. The UCCE Specialist - Advisor and faculty partnership creates an applied research network that benefits both the University and the public at large. This position does not include formal classroom instruction at the University but does include an appointment at UC Berkeley.
Location Headquarters. The position will be physically located at the Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) in Hopland, CA. HREC is an ideal location in the center of North Coast oak woodlands. The site provides diverse habitat types and relevant infrastructure and equipment to enable robust research and extension program development and delivery.
Position Details
Oaks are a keystone species that support biodiversity, blanket many critical watersheds, have high cultural importance across large areas of California, and are present on both working and conserved lands. Oak woodlands provide critical habitat for wildlife and are associated with important native plants, watershed benefits, and carbon storage and sequestration. The specialist will conduct a program that addresses critical research questions and the needs of stakeholders in stewarding these diverse and complex ecosystems. Major duties and responsibilities for this specialist include: Conduct applied research on oak woodland topics that might include:
o The effects of changes in temperature and precipitation on the ecology of these systems.
o Development and assessment methods to build resiliency and biodiversity under various climate change scenarios.
o Potential effects of climate change in carbon storage and sequestration.
o Evaluate the roles of disturbances such as prescribed burning, grazing, and mechanical fuel treatment to help reduce wildfire risk while maintaining habitat quality.
o Management of pests, diseases, and invasive species impacting oak woodlands.
o Use of existing and development of new fire behavior models to predict and examine the effects of various management practices on a regional and landscape scale.
o Assessment of existing and development of new best management practices for relevant working lands, including livestock grazing.
o Collaboration with Tribes to co-create research programs that address Tribal concerns and priorities.
o Collaborative research related to natural oak regeneration. Develop and lead cross-disciplinary collaborations with relevant advisors, specialists, and external stakeholders to enhance understanding of climate change impacts on oak woodlands. Lead focused efforts on developing and disseminating practical adaptive management strategies for improving oak woodland health and resiliency in the face of these pressures. Support the development of the Hub of Working Lands being created at the Hopland and Sierra Foothill RECs by providing academic expertise for program and infrastructure development. Support and enhance the UC Integrated Hardwood Rangement Management Program materials and resources such as the UC Oaks website, the California Oak Symposium, the Oak Conservation Workgroup, and the Oak Values Workshop. Engage with diverse parties working statewide in prescribed fire and fuels management in oak woodlands to inform the development of management practices and policies that best help steward these lands. Develop, in collaboration with educators and professionals, relevant educational and extension programs, both stand-alone efforts and embedded within existing curricula, that inform the general public and professional networks about the importance of oak woodlands and how to live, work, and recreate on them sustainably. Potential partners include the 4-H Youth Development Program, community colleges, CSU campuses, and UC campuses. Build collaborative relationships with a wide variety of external partners, including California Tribes and Tribal-led organizations, USDA NRCS, USFS, CalFire, forestry professionals, livestock producers, Certified Range Managers, Prescribed Burn Associations, Certified Burn Bosses, Resource Conservation Districts, the California Biodiversity Network and 30x30 Initiative, youth organizations, NGOs, the UC Natural Reserve System, county land use planners, and others. Provide educational resources to these partners on oak woodlands management, as well as seek their feedback on priority issues for which research and extension are needed in their regions. Publish research findings in relevant peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, California Agriculture, UC ANR publications, and public-facing media outlets.
Counties of Responsibility: This state-wide position will work closely with ANR Advisors, Specialists, and staff, as well as partner organizations throughout the state. This is an exciting opportunity to impact diverse communities throughout the state.
Reporting Relationship: The position will be located at the Hopland Research and Extension Center (REC) in Hopland, CA, and will report to the UC ANR Vice Provost for Academic Personnel. This is a statewide position, requiring collaboration with UC ANR personnel and external partners throughout California. It is not a remote position; the candidate must be available to work onsite at the Hopland REC.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Education: A minimum of a Ph.D. (or international equivalent) related to oak woodland stewardship (such as forest ecology, rangeland management or ecology, conservation or landscape ecology, fire ecology, or natural resources management) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants who have not yet earned a Ph.D. must be within 12 months of completing their degree to be considered for the position.
Key Qualifications Demonstrated skills in applying ecological principles and research to develop practical management advice and educational curricula. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required click apply for full job details
