University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is hiring: Outreach Community Educator (English/Spanish Bilingual) Fresno, CA, Job ID 80057 in Fresno

Position Overview

The Outreach Community Educator (English/Spanish Bilingual) supports small-scale farmers and food businesses by delivering bilingual outreach and educational initiatives. Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director of Local Farm and Food Innovation and as part of the F3 Local team, the Educator works primarily with the Spanish-speaking community across Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings, and Tulare Counties, enhancing access to resources, tools, and support.

Key Responsibilities

• (30%) Organize and conduct bilingual educational activities in English/Spanish and assist in delivering new course materials to support small-scale farms and food micro-enterprises. Enhance and support the improvement of materials and tools for regulatory compliance, market access, production, and resource navigation.
• (25%) Support the coordination, promotion, and delivery of extension workshops in collaboration with the F3 Local team and partners. This includes covering topics such as scaled technologies, food safety, compliance, and licensing for small-scale food businesses, tracking participant feedback, and refining curricula.
• (20%) Provide bilingual support to F3Local staff working with farmers and micro-businesses. Participate in farm visits, community events, and outreach activities while representing the team in meetings with nonprofit partners, public agencies, and policy stakeholders to share insights and foster collaborative planning.
• (15%) Plan and implement outreach strategies to engage socially disadvantaged and Spanish-speaking farmers. Maintain accurate contact databases and lead communications via radio, social media, newsletters, and direct outreach.
• (10%) Represent the F3 Local team in additional meetings with nonprofit partners, public agencies, and policy stakeholders, contributing further to partnership development and community 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.
• Organizational skills to develop and monitor project plans against established deadlines and analyze outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse audiences and facilitate bilingual interactions in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $21.65/hour to $28.78/hour.
• Contract appointment – 100% fixed.
• Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled; first review on 8/13/2025.
• Reimbursement for job-related travel as per University policies; overtime and occasional weekend work may be required.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle; proof of liability damage insurance is required.
• Background check and, if required, fingerprinting will be conducted. UC ANR hires individuals with conviction histories and evaluates them in the context of the job responsibilities.
• This is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment. Compliance with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs is mandatory.
• Employees must exercise discretion in managing sensitive information, following policies on data protection and privacy.
• Disclosure of any past misconduct may be required as a condition of employment.

To apply, please visit: University of California Careers