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Bilingual (English/Spanish) On-Farm Educator Ventura, CA, Job ID 56529

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

County Location: Ventura County

Date Posted: July 20, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian. The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is part of UC ANR and has been active in Ventura County since 1914. Advisors and community educators collaboratively fulfill the mission of bringing science-based solutions to farmers, communities and the environment to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the county. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing Ventura County's most pressing challenges. Staff and advisors are headquartered at 669 County Square Drive in Ventura. Farm labor force development is one of the top priorities identified by Ventura County stakeholders. While extension is typically delivered to farm owners and supervisors, the Farm Workforce Development program will deliver hands-on training (in Spanish and English) to field workers who are the “boots-on-the-ground” decision makers. The trainings will be designed to improve water, fertilizer and pesticide use efficiency, to address environmental regulations, and to promote farm worker safety and environmental sustainability. Each training module will provide attendees with a certificate of completion, which potentially could be used to facilitate regulatory requirements by state agencies, such as the State Water Resources Control Board and Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Position Summary:

The Farm Workforce Development Community Education Specialist (CES 2) will perform the full range of program implementation duties. This position's primary focus will be on conducting, managing, and evaluating an education program to increase the impact of extension programs in Ventura County. Incumbent will be responsible for the coordination, management and delivery of hands-on training (in Spanish and English) on best practices in irrigation and nutrient management, spray application technology, farm worker safety, and other relevant topics to farm workers in Ventura County. This includes direct delivery; evaluating program implementation and outcomes; collecting and compiling enrollment, documentation, and evaluation data from participants; and writing reports in compliance with funding requirements. Incumbent will coordinate with academics and specialists in UC ANR, consultants, participating growers and other stakeholders to develop the curriculum, course materials and maintain subject matter competence. The CES will foster and maintain an informal network of partners and will implement special projects that advance the program's objectives.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

Pay Scale: $21.07/hour to $28.02/hour

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.

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 a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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