Outreach Community Educator (English/Hmong Bilingual) Fresno, CA, Job ID 80060 | University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources - Military Veterans

Position Overview

The Outreach Community Educator (English/Hmong Bilingual) role at University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in Fresno, CA (Job ID: 80060) is a contract appointment fixed for one year with the possibility of extension. Reporting to the Regional Director of Local Farm and Food Innovation, you will support small-scale farmers and food businesses by engaging Hmong-speaking communities across Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings, and Tulare Counties. Your work will involve organizing bilingual educational outreach, tailoring presentations and workshops, and serving as a key liaison between community members and resource providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Bilingual Educational Activities (30%): Organize and deliver workshops and new course materials in both English and Hmong to support small-scale farms and food micro-enterprises.
• Support Extension Workshops (25%): Coordinate, promote, and deliver extension workshops covering topics such as technology, food safety, compliance, and licensing. Track participant feedback and help refine curricula.
• Provide Bilingual Support (20%): Assist F3Local staff and engage directly with farmers and micro-business owners through community outreach, farm visits, and stakeholder meetings.
• Implement Outreach Strategies (15%): Plan and execute outreach to engage socially disadvantaged and Hmong-speaking farmers, maintain contact databases, and manage communications via radio, social media, newsletters, and direct outreach.
• Represent the F3 Local Team (10%): Participate in meetings with nonprofit partners, public agencies, and policy stakeholders while sharing insights and contributing to collaborative planning.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree and/or equivalent certification, experience, or training.
• Experience planning and executing workshops, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and make programmatic recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills to develop and monitor project plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate bilingual interactions in English and Hmong.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Rural Studies, Agriculture/Agribusiness, or Business Administration.
• Familiarity with challenges and opportunities faced by small-scale farmers and food businesses.
• Knowledge of agricultural practices, tools, and micro enterprise entrepreneurship.
• Experience using digital communication tools such as websites, social media platforms, and content management systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $21.65/hour to $28.78/hour with a one-year contract appointment and the possibility of extension.
• Travel Reimbursement: Job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• Additional Perks: Opportunity for overtime and occasional weekend work as needed; support for professional engagement through community and stakeholder interactions.
• Application: To apply, please visit this link.