Community Education Supervisor 2 Davis, CA, Job ID 75789

Company: University of California Agriculture and Natural R
Location: Davis
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

Community Education Supervisor 2 Davis, CA, Job ID 75789

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

The home department for this position is UCCE Yolo County. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

This position is based in Yolo County but has the option to work in either Davis, CA or Stockton, CA

The Master Food Preserver (MFP) Community Education Supervisor will provide program direction, logistical support, and guidance to county-based MFP Coordinators operating local volunteer training and engagement programs to extend research-based information about food preservation and food safety to the public. The Community Education Supervisor will be supervised by the UC SAREP Associate Director for Sustainable Food Economies and will collaborate closely with the MFP Program Manager to support MFP programming in multiple counties. This position will supervise several MFP Coordinator (Community Education Specialist II/III) positions, with a focus on counties that already have established programs operating. Program support activities include collaboration on development of training and educational materials, web content management, coordination of professional development training, enhancement of MFP resources to increase relevance to diverse communities. The Community Education Supervisor will join a collaborative team within UC SAREP working to increase sustainability across California's food supply chain and will contribute to the expansion of resources and partnerships to support food preservation and food safety, reduce food waste, and expand small business opportunities for preserved foods.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

Pay Scale: $61,000.00/year to $83,900.00/year

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 02/11/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

25%

Conduct regular meetings with MFP coordinator direct reports, conduct annual visits to MFP program sites, oversee local needs assessments, and evaluate performance of direct reports. Supervises staff to assure accountability with operational and financial procedures and stewardship of statewide and local program resources. Administers performance requirements of subordinates and schedules. Analyze and resolve problems, interpret policies, and exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate actions.

25%

Oversees the design and development of new outreach methods, courses, and educational materials to be implemented statewide. Demonstrate solid subject matter knowledge relevant to MFP programs. Expand Program-in-a-Box materials. Increase MFP materials available in additional languages and work with ANR Specialists and Project Scientists on new recipe development for culturally diverse audiences.

20%

Organize logistics for training of new MFP volunteers. Oversee internal MFP Coordinator website and develop training sessions for ongoing professional development for coordinators. Provide conflict management guidance to MFP program coordinators and volunteers. Provide additional support for volunteer training, management, and coordination in counties within daily travel range.

15%

Supervise county-based Master Food Preserver (MFP) Coordinators (Community Education Specialist II/III) in counties with established programs where supervision is not provided by the County Director, or when statewide supervision is determined to be most appropriate. Mentor and guide MFP coordinators to initiate and develop local programs and provide administrative guidance and operational support. Set short-term goals and priorities and provide day-to-day oversight and advice on program development and delivery.

10%
Advise MFP Program Manager and UC SAREP Associate Director of Sustainable Food Economies on changes and improvements to MFP programs, policies, and practices. Collect and analyze program data to provide recommendations and participate in strategic planning efforts. Conduct outreach to identify new statewide and/or national partners that advance strategic directions for MFP programs. Assist in developing collaborations with UC ANR advisors and specialists and statewide programs such as the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
5%
Oversee and maintain public MFP website content. Monitor and report on analytics of county-based social media accounts. Advance opportunities to utilize technology platforms for virtual delivery.
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework or experience relevant to food science, nutrition, dietetics, food systems, community development, policy, social sciences, economics, education, agricultural business, or a related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with clients and instructors.
• Strong knowledge of community education, technical education, and / or training and development programs.
• Effective interpersonal skills to maintain effective professional relationships with MFP coordinators, staff and volunteers, statewide and county employees, and external program participants and partners.
• Effective leadership and supervisory skills, including coaching, directing and developing staff members.
• Effective skills to conduct needs assessments and develop new methods and materials to meet program needs.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage tasks on multiple projects.
• Experience with participatory community education approaches, adult learning principles, and practices to support inclusion and belonging.
• Technical training, education and/or experience with evidence-based food preservation techniques.
• Familiarity with computer software including Microsoft Office and online applications to facilitate remote teamwork, and versatility with new technology
  Preferred Skills:
  
  • Ability to network with external partner organizations to advance program effectiveness.
  • Knowledge of university policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Ability to network with external partner organizations to advance program effectiveness.
  • In-depth analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
    Special Conditions of Employment:
    
    • Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
    • Travel, including travel outside normal business hours, may be requested.
    • Overtime and occasional weekend and evening work as needed, usually on short notice to meet operational needs may be requested
    • The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
    • As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
    • Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
    • Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
      a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
      
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