Program Coordinator, Senior (Gila County) (Part Time) (ETE)

Program Coordinator, Senior (Gila County) (Part Time) (ETE) Posting Number req26499 Department Gila County Office Department Website Link https://extension.arizona.edu/local-offices/gila-county Location County Extensions and Farms AddressSan Carlos, AZ USA Position Highlights This position will lead the development, implementation and daily management of the Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) program on San Carlos Apache Lands, with the direction of the Gila County Family, Consumer & Health Sciences (FCHS) Agent. Responsibilities will include coordinating program operations, partnerships, outreach, and educational activities while ensuring all program goals, contractual deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements are achieved in alignment with the priorities of the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (First Things First; FTF). This position provides education to non-traditional caregivers of young children. This program will include programming that teaches early brain development, social and emotional well-being, the importance of attachment, physical safety, health, nutrition, and beyond. This position will be working on San Carlos Apache Lands within the San Carlos Apache FTF Region along with other FCHS team members; and works in coordination with First Things First, the Arizona Board of Regents, the University of Arizona on behalf of the Gila County Cooperative Extension, as well as other possible funding sources. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance and technical assistance to FFN providers on a wide range of topics delivered in the community. This position will be provided training and appropriate resources and will work in a lead role as part of a team to develop educational materials which are appropriate for the audience.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares, and/or facilitates local trainings, workshops, meetings, or conferences for early care individuals, FFN, and stakeholders. This includes coordinating all the pieces of program delivery: including but not limited to, conducting outreach efforts, supervising part-time support staff, buying all items needed for delivery, managing childcare providers, etc.
• Creates educational materials, activities, and series curriculum, improves lessons and activities to better meet the intended audience.
• Develops, compiles, and distributes communications and promotional literature. This includes creating outreach material and social media/newspaper postings.
• Collaborates with local community partners on local early childhood and health/safety concerns by attending meetings and events in the community, provides community presentations on the importance of FFN education and serves as a community resource to other local stakeholders serving young children as well as early care and education programs. Uses these collaborations as modes to recruit FFN participants.
• Creates, distributes, and manages surveys and evaluation data. This includes ongoing storage and data entry as well as compiling and creating monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a multifaceted population, especially our tribal nations.
• Skills in creating and delivering educational materials.
• Knowledge of adult education practices (informal).
• Knowledge of early child development, health topics and the importance of early care.
• Knowledge of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, as well as surrounding areas.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

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