Art Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

Pima County Cooperative Extension is seeking an Art Program Coordinator to design, implement, and evaluate Cooperative Extension and Tucson Village Farm programs in assigned program areas such as agriculture, youth development (e.g., 4H), natural resources, family and consumer sciences, or community development. The role will coordinate art activities at Tucson Village Farm's Big and Little Farm, and other sites and will interpret program data to recommend improvements and provide guidance to support staff and volunteers with moderate independence.

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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Program Development
and Implementation:

• Develop and
  implement standard extension educational programs, delivered through county and
  regional extension offices, in assigned focus areas, specifically art and
  visual arts using established research-based approaches.
• Adapt curricula
  and teaching methods to fit local audiences (for example, youth, producers, or
  families) while maintaining core program content.
• Coordinate
  schedules, locations, and resources for programs offered at Tucson Village
  Farm.

Community Needs
and Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate
  with local stakeholders and advisory groups to identify community needs related
  to art programming.
• Participate in
  needs assessments using simple surveys, listening sessions, and review of
  existing data.
• Translate
  stakeholder input into recommended program adjustments or new initiatives
  within assigned areas.

Program Evaluation
and Improvement:

• Collect and
  analyze participation and outcome data for new art programming to assess
  effectiveness against goals.
• Interpret
  results and recommend changes to content, delivery methods, or outreach
  strategies to improve program quality and reach.
• Prepare
  evaluation summaries and contribute narrative sections for internal and
  external reports, including grant reports.

Community Engagement
and Education:

• Provide advice
  and guidance on effective ways to engage communities in art extension programs,
  including strategies for reaching underserved audiences.
• Facilitate
  creative art workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations in assigned
  topics to build participant knowledge and skills.
• Represent the
  extension program at community events and meetings, helping build and maintain
  relationships that support ongoing engagement.

Operations, Resources,
and Mentoring:

• Manage program
  resources for art programming, gather donations and found materials, with
  limited budgets, and schedules, to meet established objectives.
• Provide
  guidance and informal mentoring to extension assistants, student workers, 4-H
  Healthy Living Ambassadors and volunteers to support consistent, high-quality
  program delivery.
• Support
  marketing and promotion of programs through digital media, newsletters, and
  other communication channels.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• General
  knowledge of extension program design, implementation, and evaluation methods.
• Skill in
  coordinating multistep projects, interpreting data, and recommending
  improvements to programs or processes.
• Strong
  facilitation and public speaking skills with different audiences, including
  youth, producers, and community groups.
• Ability to
  collaborate with community partners, listen to their needs, and incorporate
  feedback into program planning.
• Ability to work
  with moderate guidance, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing
  community needs.
• Proficiency
  with office and data tools (spreadsheets, databases, presentation software) for
  tracking and reporting program results.

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.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three (3) years
  of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy as
  the position may require travel to agricultural research and commercial field
  sites.