Area Youth, Families and Communities Advisor (Applied Research and Extension) AP 23-25
Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: Eureka
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Area Youth, Families and Communities Advisor (Applied Research
and Extension) AP 23-25 University of California Agriculture and
Natural Resources County Locations : Del Norte County, Humboldt
County Date Posted : March 18, 2024 Closing Date : May 1, 2024 Job
Description : Download Position Overview The University of
California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is seeking a
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Youth, Families and
Communities (YFC) Advisor to join a dynamic and multi-disciplinary
North Coast Cooperative Extension team. UC ANR coordinates a
statewide network of researchers and educators in partnership with
Counties that are dedicated to the development and application of
knowledge to address local agricultural, environmental, youth, and
health issues. Over 200 UC ANR UCCE academics conduct research,
outreach and education from locally based Cooperative Extension
offices in over 70 locations. 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, and an ability to do applied work that
helps the communities we serve. Location Headquarters : UCCE
Humboldt County (Eureka, CA) or Del Norte County (Crescent City,
CA) Purpose . The Area Youth, Families and Communities (YFC)
Advisor will promote healthy families and communities by designing,
delivering and evaluating strategies for sustained behavior changes
in youth and community health. This work combines helping youth
develop into healthy, responsible, self-directed, productive
citizens and simultaneously promotes community health and wellness.
The advisor provides leadership and research expertise in nutrition
and youth development and will collaborate with local
professionals, UC advisors and specialists to address critical
issues of childhood obesity, physical activity, and food security.
This position will provide academic oversight of community
education and outreach program staff related to families and youth,
including UC 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP), and the
Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Juntos. The CE
advisor will provide leadership to these programs related to the
broader sectors of community engagement, holistically addressing a
healthy, diverse community for youth and their families. The CE
advisor will provide extension leadership with external
stakeholders and lead community collaborative grant development
linking with appropriate CE colleagues and other researchers.
Applied Research, Extension and Education The advisor will have the
opportunity to work with 4-H members and their families in all
communities, along with the after-school setting where 4-H Youth
Development Program delivery also occurs. The counties' 4-H Youth
Development Program is supported by a Community Education
Specialist. All UC ANR CE academic appointees are responsible for
performance in the areas of extending knowledge and information,
applied research and creative activity, professional competence and
activity and University and public service. This is an exciting
opportunity to develop and deliver relevant program content to have
meaningful impacts in local communities and throughout California.
Opportunities are plentiful for extension and research partnerships
with residents, companies, local, state, and federal agencies,
tribal governments, UC and CSU colleagues, and NGOs as well the
variety of UC ANR programs and academics. The advisor joins a team
of highly motivated Cooperative Extension colleagues who are
passionate about their work and are dedicated to making a
difference within the communities and throughout California. The
potential for collaborative projects within the UC ANR system is
nearly limitless. Extension and Education: A strong local nutrition
network of public and non-profit organizations and agencies offers
numerous collaborative opportunities is available including:
Humboldt and Del Norte Dept. of Health and Human Services, Humboldt
Community for Activity & Nutrition, Humboldt Office of Education,
First Five, United Indian Health Services, Latino Net, California
Center for Rural Policy, and Food for People, among others.
Outreach methods will include individual consultations, field days,
tours, meetings, web conferences, UC ANR publications,
peer-reviewed journals, and an appropriate mix of contemporary and
emerging electronic tools such as online learning, web content
systems and repositories, social media, impact and evaluation
tools, along with specialized and public media outlets. Research:
Research opportunities may include determining program factors or
community strategies that contribute to Positive Youth Development;
finding effective nutritional messages and programmatic strategies
that produce sustained behavior changes for children, youth and
families; evaluating outcomes and effects of a coordinated
multifaceted nutrition, agriculture and youth development program
on outcomes such as chronic disease prevention, whole child health,
health equity, positive youth development, and science literacy;
and studying the efficacy of using youth as peer educators to
deliver science and nutrition curriculum information. The YFC
advisor would have the capacity to implement and evaluate the
effectiveness of these initiatives in a rural region where the need
is immense among minority populations. The advisor will be expected
to publish results through UC Delivers, professional articles,
peer-reviewed publications, local, state, and national conferences,
and local outlets. The academic in this position will be expected
to interact with UC ANR Program Teams, advisors, specialists and
others within the research/extension network to develop, strengthen
and expand the local delivery of statewide programs. Counties of
Responsibility . This position can be headquartered in Humboldt
County (Eureka, CA) or in Del Norte County (Crescent City, CA).
Reporting Relationship : The CE Advisor serves under the
administrative guidance of the University of California Cooperative
Extension (UCCE) County Director for Humboldt and Del Norte
Counties. The CE advisor is programmatically responsible to the
Statewide Community Nutrition and Health Director and the Statewide
4-H Director. Qualifications and Skills Required Required
Qualifications Education: A minimum of a Master's Degree is
required in nutrition, public health-related fields, and/or
youth-human development-related fields along with desired expertise
in community development, policy development and/or program
evaluation with an emphasis on healthy living among youth,
families, and communities is required at the time of appointment.
Additional Requirements A background investigation for the
successful candidate will be required, including fingerprinting and
a criminal history clearance by the Department of Justice and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. This position is subject to the
requirements and compliance of the California's Child Abuse and
Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Employment within UC ANR is
contingent upon securing written acknowledgement to comply with
California law. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule
as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on
vehicle used is required. Must possess valid California Driver's
License to drive a County or University vehicle. This is not a
remote position. The candidate must be available to work onsite. In
accordance with UC ANR Flexible Work Guidelines, flexible work
agreements are available upon approval by supervisors and periodic
re-evaluation. Desired Experience Passion and desire to pursue a
career in Cooperative Extension and community development.
Experience in building partnerships with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan programs, manage teams,
and implement an applied research and outreach program, including
setting measurable goals and objectives. Expertise in positive
youth development, community nutrition, health equity, and/or
health education. Experience working in diverse cultural settings
including indigenous communities; experience and/or expertise in
applying equity-driven values and approaches in racially and
culturally diverse communities; understanding and experience with
practices of inclusion. Knowledge of distance learning, delivery,
and implementation. Skills Required To be successful, the CE
Advisor requires skills in the following areas: Technical
Competence and Impact The candidate should have a deep
understanding of youth development, nutrition education, distance
learning, and community health interventions. The candidate must be
able to design and implement a program that leads to positive
changes and impact within our communities and beyond. There is an
expectation that advisors evolve and grow across their career and
respond to changes in needs and clientele. Communication
Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal and
information technology communication skills. Public speaking to
stakeholders is a routine part of this position. Demonstrated
ability to share complex information in a manner tailored to the
audience. Utilizes appropriate technologies to communicate
effectively over a large, remote geographical area. Collaboration,
Teamwork and Flexibility Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively as a team member with industry and other
stakeholders. Due to the large geographic area, the ability to
plan, collaborate, and interact with clientele and colleagues in
creative ways is essential. Creativity and flexibility will be
required for success. Aware of and willing to actively promote
diversity, equity, and inclusion while planning and implementing
programs and applied research. Lifelong Learning Demonstrated
commitment to ongoing self-improvement. Ability to shift program
focus as times and organizational needs change. Learn more about
Skills and Areas of Programmatic Review (including Professional
Competence, University and Public Service and Affirmative Action
and DEI) at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/319460.pdf
About UC ANR The University of California, Division of Agriculture
and Natural Resources (UC ANR) consists of a network of scientists
and educators working in partnership across the state of
California. We are committed to developing and supporting healthy
food systems, healthy environments, healthy communities, and
healthy Californians. UC ANR administers Statewide Programs and
Initiatives (SWP/I's) that focus research and extension on solving
priority problems that engage ANR academics and UC faculty in
integrated teams to work on complex issues requiring
trans-disciplinary approaches; as well as UC Cooperative Extension
(UCCE), which is responsible for program development and delivery
in counties throughout the state. Learn more about UC ANR at
https://ucanr.edu UC ANR in counties:
https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucanr/County_Offices/ Our Strategic
Initiatives http://ucanr.edu/sites/StrategicInitiatives/ Our Public
Value statements at
https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Divisionwide_Planning/UC_ANR_Public_Values/
DEI: Further to the above, advisors are expected to share and
exhibit UC ANR's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
https://ucanr.edu/sites/Professional_Development/Office_-_Team_Management/Diversity_Equity_Inclusion_Belonging/
Affirmative Action: Further to the above, Advisors are expected to
share and exhibit UC ANR's commitment to affirmative action. Learn
more of UC ANR Affirmative Action policy:
http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Diversity/Affirmative_Action/ The
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is
committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will
honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We
encourage applications from members of historically
underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with
disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who
demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and
learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Salary & Benefits Salary : The salary range for this Cooperative
Extension Advisor position is Assistant Rank, Step I ($79,500) to
Step VI ($100,900). Step placement in the advisor series is based
on applicable experience and professional qualifications. For
information regarding Cooperative Extension Advisor salary scales,
please refer to the University of California website:
https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/358478.pdf . If the
successful candidate is currently a UCCE Advisor, the candidate
will be offered the position without change to the candidate's
current rank, step, salary and/or appointment terms; and if
applicable, is eligible to retain indefinite status. This position
is eligible for indefinite status following three successful
reviews and subject to terms noted in UC ANR Policy and Procedure
Manual, Section 315
https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/118501.pdf Benefits : The
University of California offers comprehensive benefits including
health insurance, retirement plans, two days per month paid
vacation, one day per month paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
This position is eligible for sabbatical leave privileges as per
the terms of the University policy. For more information, refer to
the UC Benefits website at:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
How to Apply If interested in this position, please visit:
https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose ---applicants--- (refer to
position 23-25) Closing Date: To assure full consideration ,
application packets must be received by May 1, 2024 - (open until
filled) Questions? Contact Mikyla Perez mikpererzucanr.edu
Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for
International Students and Scholars web page at
https://siss.ucdavis.edu/ as a resource. As a University employee,
you will be required to comply with all applicable University
policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended
from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives
may impose additional requirements. The University of California is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other
protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. 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
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