University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Training Specialist 3 - Davis, CA, Job ID 79234 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Department Summary: The UC Master Gardener Program is an educational program under UC ANR designed to teach and effectively extend information that addresses gardening needs in communities throughout the state of California and addresses the strategic initiatives of UC ANR. Since 1981, the UC Master Gardener Program has been extending UC Research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public. UC trained and certified Master Gardener volunteers offer services and outreach to the general public in 53 California counties through local UCCE offices. Last year 6,216 active UC Master Gardener volunteers donated 395,239 hours, and 7.7+ million hours have been donated since the program's inception. Position Summary: This position will enhance UC Master Gardener Program effectiveness through the development and...

Cooperative Extension Area Vegetable Crops Advisor - Serving Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Glenn, and Butte Counties (26-01) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: January 26, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Mar 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Jun 28, 2026 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 (UCCE) Area Vegetable Crops Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Glenn, and Butte counties. The Area Vegetable Crops Advisor will implement an innovative multi-county extension education and...

Enterprise Risk Management Analyst - Davis, CA, Job ID 83947 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: Uses professional risk management concepts and administrative workflows. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve routine casualty, property-loss and employee injury insurance and other risk management issues (e.g. fleet and driver management) or customer inquiries (e.g. Be Smart About Safety funding requests). Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. This position will promote, in all ways consistent with other responsibilities of the position, the principles of community goals established by UC ANR. Department Summary: Risk & Safety Services is the functional unit that supports safety, environmental management, emergency management, risk management and regulatory compliance for...

Academic Program Management Officer University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources UC ANR Academic Program Management Officer 4 Pay Scale: $95,600.00/year to $138,700.00/year The WSREC Beginning Farmer Training Program Coordinator will lead the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive beginning farmer training program at the West Side Research and Extension Center (WSREC). This leadership role will coordinate strategic planning, partner engagement, curriculum development, and infrastructure setup. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with UC ANR programs (including SAREP, F3, and WSREC leadership), community-based organizations, and regional partners to develop a multi-year training program that supports farmworkers and aspiring farmers in gaining the knowledge, skills, land access, and business tools needed to start independent farm operations. Responsibilities include conducting feasibility assessments, managing budgets, overseeing...

Agricultural Education Specialist (CES 3) Hansen REC Camarillo, CA, Job ID 81653 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description The Community Education Specialist 3 (CES 3) position will be located at the University of California (UC) Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) and will work closely with UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE), Ventura County. HAREC's mission is to support sustainable agriculture and natural resources on the Central Coast through research, education, and community outreach. The UCCE in Ventura County's mission is to support the county through applied research and education in agriculture, natural resources, and youth development. The CES 3 will collaboratively develop, coordinate, and evaluate an effective outreach and education program to increase agricultural literacy among the public and other stakeholders in Ventura County. The program will be based at the Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension...

Statewide Cottage Foods Education Specialist - Flexible Location, CA, Job ID 81483 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description The University of California Master Food Preserver Program based in Davis, CA, extends UC research-based information about home food safety and preservation to the public. The UC Master Food Preserver Program is a public service and outreach program under UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP) within the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), administered locally by participating UC Cooperative Extension county offices and a statewide online delivery program. This position may be headquartered in one of the following counties: Riverside, San Joaquin, Placer, Humboldt, Del Norte, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Sonoma, Alameda, Contra Costa, or at the Hansen Research and Extension Center (REC). The Cottage Food Operations Education...

Director, Policies, Compliance and Programmatic Agreements - Davis, CA, Job ID 81577 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description This position is responsible for administration of policy, compliance, ethics, and Programmatic Agreements. The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Office of Policy, Compliance, and Programmatic Agreements (PCPA), within the Office of the Controller and Business Services (OCBS), provides leadership for UC ANR policies, compliance obligations, and programmatic agreements, including memoranda of understanding (MOUs). The Director ensures UC ANR's statewide, regional, and county operations comply with University policy and state and federal law, while applying expert knowledge of University of California (UC) policies and regulatory requirements to guide contract terms, agreements, and governance decisions. The Director is the division's central resource for all policy matters. The...

Director of Contracts & Grants - Davis, CA, Job ID 81620 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description The Director of Contracts and Grants provides strategic and operational leadership for UC ANR's sponsored research administration, overseeing all aspects of contract and grant proposal development, submission, negotiation, compliance, and award acceptance. This position is responsible for ensuring UC ANR's sponsored projects are administered with integrity, accountability, and efficiency, while aligning with UC policies, state and federal regulations, and sponsor requirements. The Director fosters a collaborative culture, supports faculty and staff in securing extramural funding, and strengthens UC ANR's ability to deliver on its land-grant mission across California. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. The home department for this position is Contracts and Grants Office. While this position normally is based in...

UCCE Area Director (Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado and Tuolumne Counties) - Jackson, CA, Job ID 78836 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is seeking a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Director to provide leadership in support of applied research and outreach programs across the Central Sierra multi-county partnership (Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado and Tuolumne counties) and Alpine county. Our mission is to bring the resources and expertise of UC directly to Californians through research 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   UCCE is administered by the University of California,...

Cooperative Extension Area Low Desert Weed Management Advisor Serving Imperial and Riverside Counties (24-24) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: December 15, 2025 Next review date: Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 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 (UCCE) Area Low Desert Weed Management Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Imperial and Riverside Counties . The Weed Management Advisor will implement an innovative multi-county extension education and applied research...

UC Cooperative Extension Specialist- Community Economic Development: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (AP 25-36) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: December 9, 2025 Next review date: Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 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 (UCCE) Specialist at the Assistant Rank. California's outdoor recreation economy is the largest in the United States. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, California's outdoor recreation activities led the nation...

Cooperative Extension Viticulture and Tree Fruit Area Advisor - Serving Sacramento, Yolo, and Solano Counties (AP 25-28) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: December 5, 2025 Next review date: Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 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 (UCCE) Viticulture and Tree Fruit Area Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Sacramento, Yolo, and Solano Counties. **The Advisor will develop an innovative applied research and extension education program focused...

CE Environmental Horticulture Advisor serving Marin, Napa and Sonoma Counties (25-14) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: December 5, 2025 Next review date: Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Apr 27, 2026 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 (UCCE) Environmental Horticulture Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties . The Environmental Horticulture Advisor is responsible for educational and applied research programs covering a wide array of disciplines for...

Lab Assistant 1 Parlier, CA, Job ID 82691 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: Laboratory Assistants perform the standardized and recurring technical procedures in the natural, physical, or social sciences in a teaching and/or research laboratory; perform or supervise a variety of business operations related to management of a laboratory; and perform other related duties as required. Laboratory can be in any location where the measurements occur, and the equipment is located, indoors and outdoors, depending on the experiment. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for setting up plot to research specifications, monitoring plot for integrity, collecting data, entering into spreadsheets, and making graphs and simple tables. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. Two positions are available. Pay Scale: $20.77/hour to $22.35/hour Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The...

UCCE Area Director (Alameda & Contra Costa Counties) Concord, CA, Job ID 82531 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Purpose: The Area Director is responsible for the coordination and overall operation of UCCE programs in cooperation with county governments in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Responsibilities: Act as a liaison between UCCE and County Departments, Boards of Supervisors and County Administrative Officers as appropriate. Serve as a county lead for the University of California Cooperative Extension division in Alameda and Contra Costa County. Secure county budgets and resources that grow UCCE presence and efforts in the region. Build relationships and synergies to deploy UCCE research to address regional needs. Supervision and/or oversight of county employees. Understand and communicate value of UCCE impact to county partners and others. Oversight and administration of UCCE...

Chief Information Officer Davis, CA, Job ID 82398 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Administration and working closely with the University of California's Systemwide Chief Information Officer, the UC ANR Chief Information Officer (CIO) develops and executes a technology vision that positions UC ANR as a high-quality and cost-effective service provider. The CIO directs the operations to ensure the IT organization works effectively with departmental partners and other UC locations. The CIO also represents UC ANR on systemwide initiatives and councils. The position leads initiatives to source and deploy technological solutions that enable research, support administration, facilitate delivery of extension programs, improve business processes, and utilize data for evidence-based decision making. UC ANR is seeking an innovative and collaborative leader with excellent communication and...