Extension Professional II (Casa Grande, AZ)

Program Development and Implementation

Develop and implement standard extension educational programs, delivered through county and regional extension offices, in assigned focus areas using established research‑based approaches. Adapt curricula and teaching methods to fit local audiences (for example, youth, producers, or families) while maintaining core program content. Coordinate schedules, locations, and resources for programs offered at multiple community sites.

Community Needs and Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with local stakeholders and advisory groups to identify community needs related to assigned focus areas. Participate in needs assessments using simple surveys, listening sessions, and review of existing data. Translate stakeholder input into recommended program adjustments or new initiatives within assigned areas.

Program Evaluation and Improvement

Collect and analyze participation and outcome data for extension programs to assess effectiveness against goals. Interpret results and recommend changes to content, delivery methods, or outreach strategies to improve program quality and reach. Prepare evaluation summaries and contribute narrative sections for internal and external reports, including grant reports.

Community Engagement and Education

Provide advice and guidance on effective ways to engage Arizona communities in extension programs, including strategies for reaching under‑served audiences. Facilitate extension workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations in assigned topics to build participant knowledge and skills. Represent the extension program at community events and meetings, helping build and maintain relationships that support ongoing engagement.

Operations, Resources, and Mentoring: Manage program resources for assigned extension programs, including materials, limited budgets, and schedules, to meet established objectives. Provide guidance and informal mentoring to extension assistants, student workers, and volunteers to support consistent, high‑quality program delivery.

Support marketing and promotion of programs through digital media, newsletters, and other communication channels. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to maintain classroom management while instructing field trip groups in a classroom or farm setting.

Knowledge of general landscaping and groundskeeping practices to maintain the farm area. 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 accommodate 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.