Extension Professional II (Casa Grande, AZ)

The University of Arizona•Casa Grande, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Professional II supports the AgVentures 4-H Program based at the Maricopa Agriculture Center (MAC), delivering hands-on STEM and agricultural education to elementary students visiting the MAC farm for field trips. The position also brings 4-H STEM and agricultural programming directly into elementary classrooms throughout Pinal County, working alongside part-time instructors and volunteers to provide engaging, curriculum-aligned instruction. The role includes maintaining classrooms, teaching materials, and farm learning spaces in good working order to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for visiting students. The position develops and implements research-based extension education programs, adapts curricula for local audiences, coordinates activities across community sites, collaborates with stakeholders to identify needs, and evaluates program outcomes. It also facilitates workshops and demonstrations, represents extension at community events, manages program resources, provides informal mentoring, and supports program marketing and promotion. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based at the Pinal County Office in Casa Grande, Arizona. The target hire date is November 9, 2026. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive in accordance with University Fleet Safety Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
Three years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Ability to maintain classroom management while instructing field trip groups in a classroom or farm setting.
Knowledge of general landscaping and groundskeeping practices.
Knowledge of STEM and agricultural education concepts appropriate for elementary-age youth.
Skill in developing and delivering engaging, hands-on lessons to different groups of students.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, teachers, volunteers, and parents.
Ability to work collaboratively with part-time instructors and volunteers.
Skill in organizing and maintaining classroom materials, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles and group sizes.
Basic knowledge of farm equipment, tools, and safety practices.
Ability to lift, move, and set up materials and equipment for field trips and programming.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to coordinate multiple school groups and schedules.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement standard extension educational programs using established research-based approaches.
Adapt curricula and teaching methods for local audiences while maintaining core program content.
Coordinate program schedules, locations, and resources across multiple community sites.
Collaborate with stakeholders and advisory groups to identify community needs related to assigned focus areas.
Participate in needs assessments using surveys, listening sessions, and existing data.
Translate stakeholder input into recommended program adjustments or new initiatives.
Collect and analyze participation and outcome data to assess program effectiveness.
Recommend improvements to program content, delivery methods, and outreach strategies based on evaluation results.
Prepare evaluation summaries and contribute narrative sections to internal and external reports, including grant reports.
Advise on effective community engagement strategies, including ways to reach underserved audiences.
Facilitate extension workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations.
Represent the extension program at community events and meetings and maintain supporting relationships.
Manage program materials, limited budgets, and schedules.
Provide guidance and informal mentoring to extension assistants, student workers, and volunteers.
Support program marketing and promotion through digital media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
Deliver hands-on STEM and agricultural education to elementary students during farm field trips and in classrooms throughout Pinal County.
Maintain classroom materials, supplies, equipment, and farm learning spaces in good working order.
Maintain classroom management while instructing groups in classroom or farm settings.
Use general landscaping and groundskeeping practices to maintain the farm area.
Lift, move, and set up materials and equipment for field trips and programming.
Coordinate multiple school groups and schedules.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability programs
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Tuition reduction at U of A, ASU, and NAU for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
Work-life programs