University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Associate Director for Sustainable Food Economies - UC Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (UC SAREP) - Academic Coordinator III (24-10) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Ventura County, Yolo County Date Posted : October 7, 2024 Closing Date : November 18, 2024 Job Description : Download Location Headquarters: UC ANR, Davis, CA or Hansen Research and Extension Center, Camarillo, CA Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for an Associate Director for Sustainable Food Economies, University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (UC SAREP), Academic Coordinator III. Purpose : The UC SAREP Associate Director for Sustainable Food Economies will provide statewide leadership, coordination, and oversight for programs supporting local and regional food systems in California, with a focus on...

UCCE Area Director Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz Counties, Job ID 73526 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Monterey County, San Benito County, Santa Cruz County Date Posted : October 9, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled 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 Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. 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 the local and global economy A sustainable, healthy, and productive environment Science literacy and youth development Purpose: The Area Director is responsible for the coordination and overall operation of UCCE programs...

Community Education Specialist 2 Mariposa, CA, Job ID 73295 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Mariposa County Date Posted : October 2, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled The Community Education Specialist 2 will perform the full range of program implementation duties. The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of education to community members through a combination of direct education and volunteer management. This includes training, guiding, and supporting volunteer extenders with education, information, and resources; evaluating program implementation; collecting and compiling enrollment, documentation, and evaluation data from volunteer extenders and participants; and writing reports in compliance with funding requirements. The Community Education Specialist 2 helps to coordinate and monitor fiscal oversight and compliance of statewide program units (4-H, CalNat, UC MG, UC MFP), ensures...

SGMA Technical Assistance Community Educator for Small Farms (CES IV) Fresno, CA, Job ID 72087 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Fresno County, Madera County Date Posted : September 4, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled The SGMA Technical Assistance Community Educator for Small Farms will conduct technical assistance, extension education, and policy analysis and communication to support small-scale farms during the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The SGMA TA Community Educator will assess regional needs of small-scale farmers relevant to SGMA implementation and determine appropriate methods for outreach, education, and technical assistance. Duties include visiting farms to provide individual technical assistance; developing educational materials; conducting outreach activities, workshops, and field days; participate in strategic planning and evaluation of statewide program deliverables and...

SGMA Technical Assistance Community Educator for Small Farms (CES IV) Modesto, CA, Job ID 72088 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Merced County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County Date Posted : September 4, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled The SGMA Technical Assistance Community Educator for Small Farms will conduct technical assistance, extension education, and policy analysis and communication to support small-scale farms during the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The SGMA TA Community Educator will assess regional needs of small-scale farmers relevant to SGMA implementation and determine appropriate methods for outreach, education, and technical assistance. Duties include visiting farms to provide individual technical assistance; developing educational materials; conducting outreach activities, workshops, and field days; participate in strategic planning and evaluation of statewide...

Master Gardener Coordinator - Holtville, CA Job ID 72033 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Imperial County Date Posted : September 6, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled The Community Education Specialist 2 will perform the full range of program implementation duties. Incumbent will be responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of education to community members through a combination of direct education and volunteer management. This includes training, guiding, and supporting volunteer extenders with education, information and resources; evaluating program implementation; collecting and compiling enrollment, documentation, and evaluation data from volunteer extenders and participants; and writing reports in compliance with funding requirements. The Community Education Specialist 2 helps to coordinate and monitor fiscal oversight and compliance of statewide program units (CalNat, UC MG, UC MFP), ensures compliance...

Community Nutrition Educator Weaverville, CA, Job ID 66516 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Trinity County Date Posted : March 19, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled 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...

UCCE Area County Director - Kern, Kings and Tulare Counties, Job ID 59815 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Kern County, Kings County, Tulare County Date Posted : April 23, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled Job Description : Download Position Summary: The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is seeking a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area County Director to provide leadership in support of applied research and outreach programs across Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties. 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 Purpose: The Area County Director is responsible for the coordination and...

UC Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program Lead and Education Specialist (Community Education Specialist 3), (Contract) Davis, CA, Job ID 64454 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Sacramento County Location : UC ANR - Davis Date Posted : February 7, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled Guided by the Pesticide Safety Education Program coordinator and closely collaborating with UC Office of the President, Risk Services and the UC the Systemwide Pesticide Oversight Committee (SPOC), this role is pivotal in driving the UC Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy's successful implementation. Key responsibilities encompass the creation, refinement, and delivery of tailored training modules on IPM to ensure UC locations are compliant and informed. Further, the role coordinates various UC stakeholders, ensuring that policy interpretations and transitions are effective and resonate with the broader community's goals. Under the direction of...

Small Farms Extension & Research Associate 2 (Spanish Bilingual) San Luis Obispo, CA, Job ID 71584 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : San Luis Obispo County Date Posted : August 8, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled The Small Farms Extension and Research Associate will assist UC ANR Small Farms Network academics and program staff 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 and Small Farms Network academics and program staff, the Associate assists UC ANR academics, staff, and...

Master Gardener Coordinator (CES 2) Bakersfield, CA, Job ID 67476 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Kern County Date Posted : August 8, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled The Community Education Specialist 2 will perform the full range of program implementation duties. Incumbent will be responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of education to community members through a combination of direct education and volunteer management. This includes training, guiding, and supporting volunteer extenders with education, information and resources; evaluating program implementation; collecting and compiling enrollment, documentation, and evaluation data from volunteer extenders and participants; and writing reports in compliance with funding requirements. The Community Education Specialist 2 helps to coordinate and monitor fiscal oversight and compliance of statewide program units (UC MG), ensures compliance with statewide...

Training Specialist Davis, CA, Job ID 71179 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Yolo County Date Posted : July 24, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled This position will play a crucial role in enhancing UC Master Gardener Program effectiveness and reach through the development and management of comprehensive training assets. Responsibilities include overseeing statewide training initiatives, including the creation of toolkits, public-volunteer-staff-academic facing resources, and in-person instruction materials and events (including a triennial statewide conference geared towards volunteers). This position will also supervise the Online Training Specialist, ensuring the effective integration of online instruction into the program's training framework. They will spearhead the creation and execution of annual training plans, contributing to 5-year and strategic planning efforts pertaining to programmatic training and related support...

Research Administrator 3 Davis, CA, Job ID 56869 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Sacramento County, Yolo County Location : UC ANR - Davis Date Posted : June 7, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled Our goal at the Office of Contracts and Grants is to provide principal investigators assistance with proposal preparation and with resources and expertise so that they may better understand contract and grant administration and successfully administer sponsored awards. The UC ANR Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) is the authorized organizational representative for all extramurally sponsored projects at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. This position involves providing analytical, financial and training activities in support of contract and grant proposal development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development. Activities may include pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and...

Agricultural Best Practices Educator (CES 4) Ventura, CA, Job ID 71774 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Ventura County Date Posted : August 14, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled The Agricultural Best Practices Instructor (Community Education Specialist 4) will focus primarily on developing, conducting, managing, and evaluating an education program to increase the impact of extension programs in Ventura County. The instructor will be responsible for the delivery of hands-on training 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 program delivery, evaluating program implementation and outcomes, collecting and compiling enrollment, evaluating data from participants and writing reports. Programs will take place in small to medium-sized groups in classroom and field settings on local farms. As...

Community Nutrition Educator Fresno, CA, Job ID 71107 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Fresno County, Madera County Date Posted : July 19, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled Join our statewide and national networks of nutrition and health educators who receive high-quality training and hands-on support so that together we can make a positive difference in our communities. This position's primary foci are to conduct, manage, and evaluate a nutrition education program to create a healthier school and community environment. The Community Education Specialist 2 position will perform the full range of program implementation duties. Incumbent will coordinate, manage, and deliver nutrition education with community-based adults and/or youth in partnership with local public health and community organizations. This includes training, guiding, and supporting schoolteachers who volunteer to support health education in their classes by...

UCCE Area Director Marin, Napa and Sonoma Counties, Job ID 72024 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Marin County, Napa County, Sonoma County Date Posted : August 20, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled Job Description : Download Position Summary: 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 Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties. 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 Purpose: The Area Director is responsible for the coordination and overall operation of UCCE...

Community Nutrition Educator Concord, CA, Job ID 67477 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Contra Costa County Date Posted : April 12, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled 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...

Senior Agricultural Technician, Kearney REC Parlier, CA, Job ID 68636 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Fresno County Date Posted : May 9, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled The Senior Agricultural Technician position performs all phases of cultural practices including operation of complex farm equipment, layout/installation and operation of irrigation systems, pesticide/chemical applications, lead person for seasonal farm labor, and assists with the maintenance of physical plant and equipment. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. Pay Scale: $22.87/hour to $26.78/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...

Forestry and Natural Resources Area Advisor (Applied Research and Extension) AP 24-08 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Lassen County, Plumas County, Sierra County Date Posted : July 3, 2024 Closing Date : August 26, 2024 Job Description : Download Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Forestry and Natural Resources Area Advisor. We are looking for new member of our team with experience working with regional and Tribal communities to promote forest health and fire resilience. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to building partnerships and uphold a commitment to meaningful engagement and advancing efforts that reflect the needs and priorities of our community partners. UC ANR operates a statewide network of researchers and educators dedicated to the development...

Cooperative Extension Fire Advisor in Orange County, California (21-07) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Orange County Date Posted : August 2, 2024 Closing Date : September 23, 2024 Job Description : Download Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Fire Advisor at the Assistant rank. The successful candidate will implement an innovative, extension education and applied problem-solving research program to help solve California's wildfire challenges. The expected focus of the Fire Advisor is to address the needs, issues, and interests related to designing and maintaining communities in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). Experience in planning, knowledge of construction materials, testing to support the fire resiliency of the built environment, fuels and vegetation management, or the use of fire as a tool for...