Arizona Project WET Outreach Coordinator Posting Number: req21210 Department: Environmental Science-Ext Department Website Link: Project WET Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights: As an Arizona Project WET (APW) Coordinator, you join a dedicated team that develops, administers, and delivers water-focused, experiential, environmental-education programs for Arizona's students and teachers. Through authentic, relevant, and meaningful engagement, you deepen understanding of Arizona's water availability, accessibility, use, and conservation. You tell Arizona's water story; empowering water-literate students, educators, leaders, and professionals to take action as mindful, lifelong stewards. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here . Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure that program objectives and outcomes are met in accordance with established priorities, timeframes, funding, and other specifications. Utilize Microsoft 365 software to enhance the organization, accessibility, and transparency of material across the team. This position reports to the (APW) Director and is a participating member of the dynamic, cooperative, statewide APW team. This position is posted in Tucson (Pima County) AND supports/delivers out-of-county programming - necessitating periodic state-wide travel throughout the year. Determine priorities in accordance with grant objectives, deliverables, and deadlines. Develop schedules, oversee daily operations, and coordinate the program calendar. Maintain data points, summarize results, and support the compilation of various program reports. Develop, compile and disseminate program Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). Connect, collaborate, and nurture relationships with community partners: educators, government agencies, NGOs, and sponsors. Promote University of Arizona water education initiatives and APW programs. Enthusiastically deliver APW programming with exceptional skill: meaningfully connect content to participant and participant to action, ensuring attainment of measurable outcomes. Build rapport with students, educators, partners, and the wider APW team to deliver quality programming, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded. Collaborative members of the APW Team are expected to offer/provide technical advice, insights into best practices, creative problem-solving, and reflection on performance. The Outreach Coordinator is both coach and colleague, supporting the whole team: Volunteers, APW Outreach Specialists, other APW Coordinators, as well as the Program Manager. Physical Requirements: The ability to lift and move equipment up to 25lbs for programs will be required on a regular basis. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: The ideal candidate for this position is adept at balancing projects with production-type schedules and effectively communicating. Demonstrate strategic time management and sound judgement. Can synthesize AZ academic standards, STEAM integration, informal-education best practices, and workplace procedures. Skilled at public speaking and engaging large groups. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with moderate guidance. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. The incumbent must possess transportation and must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy, and current vehicle insurance at time of employment. Occasionally the position requires driving a motor pool vehicle while pulling a cargo trailer. Preferred Qualifications: Outdoor, place-based, child engagement experience: camp, nature center, garden, park, museum. FLSA: Exempt Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 Job FTE: 1.0 Work Calendar: Fiscal Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195 Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade: 6 Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. Grade Range Minimum: $47356 Grade Range Midpoint: $59195 Grade Range Maximum: $71034 Career Stream and Level: PC2 Job Family: Cmty Outreach Job Function: Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies: 1 Target Hire Date: 12/9/2024 Open Date: 11/19/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant: Diversity Statement: At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. 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