University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Intellectual Property Director - Oakland, CA, Job ID 81874 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description This position is posted as an Intellectual Property Director 2, but an Intellectual Property Director 1 may be considered depending on the level of experience of the hired applicant. Department Summary: The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of UC research and education to all 58 counties of California. UC ANR employs more than 1,600 academic and staff personnel and operates with an annual budget exceeding $300 million. We manage 10 Research and Extension Centers across the state and are present in every county and across all UC campuses, working with communities, farmers, ranchers, youth, and policymakers to develop practical, science-based solutions. Our programs advance sustainable agriculture, healthy food systems, natural resources, youth development, and community resilience,...

Associate Director - Davis, CA, Job ID 85864 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: The Government and Community Relations (GCR) Associate Director will expand and strengthen the UC ANR Government and Community Relations team. This position will increase capacity to build and maintain excellent working relationships with key internal and external partners and with elected officials in local, state, and federal governments. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. The home department is the Government & Community Relations. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University. Pay Scale : $84,100/year to $119,400/year Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled....

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...

4-H Youth Development Program STEAM Academic Coordinator II - Davis, CA - 26-05 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: April 6, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Aug 1, 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 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics Academic Coordinator 2. The Academic Coordinator leads the University of California 4H STEAM Initiative to develop, strengthen, and evaluate programmatic opportunities for California's young people in the areas of...

UC Cooperative Extension Agronomy and Nutrient Management Serving Kings, Tulare and Fresno Counties (26-12) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: April 2, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Aug 12, 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 Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Agronomy and Nutrient Management Advisor in the Assistant Rank, serving Kings, Tulare and Fresno Counties. The Agronomy and Nutrient Management Advisor will focus on California's Southern San Joaquin Valley field...

Junior Specialist - 100% fixed, represented - Lindcove Research and Extension Center (AP 26-09) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: March 30, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, May 25, 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) is seeking a Junior Specialist to work in the Lindcove Research and Extension Center, Exceter, California. The UC ANR Junior Specialist will work with Area IPM Advisor in applied research and extension programs addressing issues related to integrated pest management of arthropod pests in...

4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist - Yuba City, CA, Job ID 85193 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description The Community Education Specialist 2 (CES 2) position will be located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office and will act as a valuable team member of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP). 4-H YDP is the largest youth-serving organization in the U.S. Our focus is to provide positive youth development to youth in our community through research-based best practices, community collaborations, and community engagement. The CES 2 helps to coordinate and monitor the daily activities of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) in Sutter/Yuba Counties. The CES is responsible for program expansion, outreach, and recruitment in consultation with the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor; ensures compliance with 4-H policies and procedures; facilitates conflict management and assists...

Small Farms Extension & Research Associate 2 (Korean, Chinese, or Spanish Bilingual) Riverside, CA, Job ID 85196 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: The Small Farms Extension and Research Associate will assist UC ANR Small Farms Advisors in the delivery of technical assistance, training, outreach, and applied research activities to increase extension support for small-scale, diversified, and historically underserved farmers. Areas of focus include on-farm production challenges such as irrigation, nutrient management, and pest management; regulatory compliance; marketing and business support; and incentive program and grant application technical support. Working under the general direction of a county-based Small Farms Advisor, the Associate assists UC ANR academics, staff, and collaborating growers with collection and analysis of data needed for grower surveys, applied research projects, program development...

4-H College and Career Readiness Coordinator Santa Maria, CA, Job ID 84824 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: The Community Education Specialist 3 (CES 3), College and Career Coordinator position will be located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office in Santa Maria, CA, and will act as a valuable member of the UCCE team. This position is responsible for designing, piloting, evaluating, and refining innovative 4-H Beyond Ready college and career readiness program models. Under the direction of the 4-H Youth Development Advisor, the CES 3 will develop and test scalable program frameworks in Santa Barbara County with intentional replication across San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties through a regional train-the-trainer model. This role will build county-level capacity by developing toolkits, implementation protocols, evaluation systems, and partnership frameworks that support broader...

Small Farms Extension & Research Associate 2 (Korean, Chinese, or Spanish Bilingual) San Diego / Riverside, CA, Job ID 85209 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: The Small Farms Extension and Research Associate will assist UC ANR Small Farms Advisors in the delivery of technical assistance, training, outreach, and applied research activities to increase extension support for small-scale, diversified, and historically underserved farmers. Areas of focus include on-farm production challenges such as irrigation, nutrient management, and pest management; regulatory compliance; marketing and business support; and incentive program and grant application technical support. Working under the general direction of a county-based Small Farms Advisor, the Associate assists UC ANR academics, staff, and collaborating growers with collection and analysis of data needed for grower surveys, applied research projects, program...

Communications Coordinator Davis, CA, Job ID 85129 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a Communications Coordinator to support UCANR Innovate and affiliated initiatives, including the California AgTech Alliance. Reporting to UC ANR Innovate's Director of Communications and Marketing, this full-time, career position executes day-to-day communications activities, helping translate direction into production and keep projects on schedule. Key duties include drafting and scheduling social media content, building and sending email campaigns in Mailchimp, adapting existing visual assets for digital channels, compiling analytics, providing on-site event support, and assisting with basic press outreach. The Coordinator also supports content development for newsletters, blog posts, and other routine communications, and assists...

Community Nutrition Educator - Eureka, CA, Job ID 83231 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Unit/Program Summary: Community Nutrition and Health at UC ANR is a statewide network of researchers and educators promoting healthy and equitable communities for all Californians. Our shared goal is to co-create public education and partner training programming to advance community health across California. We collaborate with local organizations and community leaders who share our goals to advance community health and work to create changes across many areas including individual behavior change, leadership capacity building, organizational policy change, informing public policy, and affecting systems or environmental change such workflows or best practices within an institution. As a result of this work, our vision is for all Californians to have access to live a healthy life, free from chronic disease. As a core Community Nutrition and...

Staff Research Associate 3 - Mariposa, CA, Job ID 84894 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: The UCANR Fire Network is a statewide team with expertise across a wide range of disciplines, including fire science and ecology, prescribed fire, home hardening and defensible space, community and regional planning, grazing and fire interactions, and much more. The Network includes specialists on UC campuses, advisors and staff in local communities, and broad networks of partners and volunteers. The goal of the Fire Network is to inspire and empower Californians, through research, education and outreach, policy, and training. Department Summary: The Staff Research Associate III (SRA III) will assist Fire Advisors in the full range of program implementation duties on methods to reduce wildfire risk, especially through prescribed fire, in Mariposa and Madera Counties. The incumbent will lead a program, overseeing...

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...

4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist Woodland, CA, Job ID 84806 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description The Community Education Specialist 2 (CES 2) position will be located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office and will act as a valuable team member of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP). 4-H YDP is the largest youth-serving organization in the U.S. Our focus is to provide positive youth development to youth in our community through research-based best practices, community collaborations, and community engagement. The CES 2 helps to coordinate and monitor the daily activities of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) in Yolo County. The CES is responsible for program expansion, outreach, and recruitment in consultation with the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor; ensures compliance with 4-H policies and procedures; facilitates conflict management and assists with...

Cooperative Extension - Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor for Field and Vegetable Crops in the San Joaquin Valley (26-06) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: March 9, 2026 Next review date: Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Jul 19, 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 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisor for Field and Vegetable Crops at the Assistant rank serving the San Joaquin Valley. The Area IPM Advisor will implement an innovative multi-county extension...

4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist - Ukiah, CA, Job ID 84540 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description The Community Education Specialist 2 (CES 2) position will be located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office and will act as a valuable team member of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP). 4-H YDP is the largest youth-serving organization in the U.S. Our focus is to provide positive youth development to youth in our community through research-based best practices, community collaborations, and community engagement. The CES 2 helps to coordinate and monitor the daily activities of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) in Mendocino County. The CES is responsible for program expansion, outreach, and recruitment in consultation with the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor; ensures compliance with 4-H policies and procedures; facilitates conflict management and assists with conflict...

Specialist in Cooperative Extension (Professor of Cooperative Extension)-Groundwater Quantity and Quality - Located at the West Side Research and Extension Center (25-31) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: February 26, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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), in collaboration with the University of California, Merced, invites applications for a Professor of Cooperative Extension at the Assistant Rank, which has the formal appointment title Specialist in Cooperative...

Fundraiser 4 or 5 Davis, CA, Job ID 84124 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description The UC ANR (University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources) Associate Director of Corporate and Foundations Relations (CFR) is to help direct and strengthen the CFR program within Development Services to connect industry and foundations across the organization based on mutual interests and opportunities. The position will report to the Director, CFR, and will require strong grant writing skills for all unit gift/grant proposals, impact reports, and stewardship reports. The individual serves as a key liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate organizational operations and fundraising efforts. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. This position is posted as a Fundraiser 5 but a Fundraiser 4 may be considered depending on the level of experience of the hired applicant. The home department...