11 project specialist jobs found

Food Business Specialist (CES 3) Fresno, CA, Job ID 79630 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description The Food Business Specialist (Community Education Specialist 3) will support outreach, education, and technical assistance efforts as part of the Local Farm and Food Innovation (F3Local) Initiative's Farm-to-Market program. Serving Merced, Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare Counties, the specialist will support small-scale farmers, food entrepreneurs, and innovators by developing, delivering and coordinating workshops and training programs, as well as conducting outreach in the five-country service area. This includes developing a comprehensive curriculum and educational materials focused on business development topics such as entrepreneurial skills, licensing, permitting, certification, and access to capital. The role will involve both group instruction through workshops and direct one-on-one technical assistance tailored to each...

Statewide Food Safety Coordinator for Community Food Systems Academic Coordinator II UC Sustainable Agriculture & Research Education Program (UC SAREP) (AP 25-22) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: November 14, 2025 Next review date: Friday, Jan 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Apr 2, 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 Statewide Food Safety Coordinator for Community Food Systems, University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (UC SAREP), (Academic Coordinator II). Location...

Small Farms Advisor(AP 23-17) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: November 14, 2025 Next review date: Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Feb 6, 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) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Small Farms Advisor. The Small Farms Advisor will conduct an integrated program of extension and applied research to support economic viability and sustainable production for small-scale farms in Fresno and Madera Counties. This position will support a clientele of specialty crop...

Cooperative Extension Urban Integrated Pest Management Area Advisor - Serving Sacramento, Yolo, and Solano Counties (AP 22-39) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: November 7, 2025 Next review date: Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Apr 4, 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 The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Urban Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Area Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Sacramento, Yolo, and Solano Counties. The Advisor will develop an innovative applied research and extension education program that supports...

Assistant Project Scientist - Nutrition Policy Institute (AP 25-35) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: October 30, 2025 Next review date: Friday, Jan 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Feb 2, 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 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for Assistant Project Scientist to work on studies related to youth cardiometabolic health; school physical activity and nutrition programs (recess, PE, school meals); and nutrition and physical activity policy implementation science. Potential research...

Cooperative Extension Area Orchard Systems Advisor (Almond, Pistachio, Peaches, Apricots) Serving Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Area Orchard Systems Advisor, serving Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties. The successful candidate will implement an innovative multi-county extension education and applied research program that will focus on almonds and pistachios in Stanislaus County and peaches and apricots in Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties. Disciplinary focus will be on orchard production systems, nutrient management, pest management, water efficiency, and soil fertility and health. UCCE Advisors are responsible for applied research and the extension of knowledge. Research activities are applied, needs-based, mission-oriented, and focused on addressing our communities' challenges. Extension activities are educational...

UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor (Cherries, Walnuts, Olives, Apples) Serving San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties The University of California division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Orchard Systems Advisor, in the Assistant Rank, serving San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. The successful candidate will develop and implement an innovative applied research and extension education program that will focus on walnut and sweet cherry production.Disciplinary focus will be on production systems, integrated pest management, nutrient management, irrigation management and efficiency, business strategies, soil fertility and health, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.The position will also include sweet cherry in Sacramento County and area wide responsibilities for olives (oil and table), and several other smaller-acreage crops including apples, prunes, persimmons, and pomegranates. San...

Cooperative Extension Area Pistachio Advisor - Serving Kern and Kings Counties (AP 25-34) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: October 13, 2025 Next review date: Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Feb 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 UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Advisor at the Assistant rank. The Advisor will develop an innovative multi-county applied research and extension education program focused on the large pistachio industry in Kern and Kings Counties, and supporting citrus production in Kern...

Cooperative Extension Area Citrus Advisor - Serving Tulare, Fresno, and Madera Counties (AP 25-26) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: October 13, 2025 Next review date: Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Feb 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 UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Advisor at the Assistant rank. The Advisor will develop an innovative multi-county applied research and extension education program supporting the large citrus industry in Tulare, Fresno, and Madera Counties. The Advisor will...

Cooperative Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Advisor - Serving Humboldt and Del Norte Counties (AP 22-24) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: October 9, 2025 Next review date: Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Feb 16, 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 The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), invites applications for a University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Horticulture and Specialty Crops Advisor serving Humboldt and Del Norte Counties at the Assistant rank. The Advisor will develop an innovative extension, education, and applied research program to address issues...