Under the direction of the Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM, the Urban IPM Educator will support the urban IPM outreach and education program by coordinating activities, carrying out train-the-trainer educational programs, working with UC ANR academics and staff, developing materials, and delivering information to urban audiences throughout the state through a variety of mechanisms. The Educator participates in program planning and supports the efforts of the Associate Director to identify priorities, engage cooperators, identify and write proposals for grant funding, and disseminate resources to achieve program goals. In addition, the Educator develops or assists in the development and delivery of outreach materials and training programs and also conducts systematic review of program materials to assure that they are up-to-date and meeting clientele needs. This position is part of the Urban and Community IPM unit.
This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first review date will be June 10, 2022.
ONLY THOSE APPLYING THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINK WILL BE CONSIDERED:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an area related to pest management or horticulture.
Demonstrated working knowledge of insect, weed, pathogen, and vertebrate pests; pest management; pesticides; and related environmental issues.
Excellent interpersonal skills for extensive networking and collaboration on projects with UC Specialists, Advisors, Master Gardener Coordinators, landscape professionals, and other UC personnel, as well as with representatives of external organizations and agencies.
Excellent oral presentation skills and demonstrated experience giving presentations.
Skill to effectively use Macintosh/Windows computers and related peripherals (such as keyboards, pointing devices, printers, external drives, scanners), the Mac/Windows operating system, including file organization and manipulation, and file search.
Demonstrated teaching or training skills. Ability to learn and apply innovative teaching methods, and be able to adapt to various educational levels of target audiences.
Excellent analytical and research skills to analyze and review existing outreach or educational materials and to assess need for and to develop new materials.
Demonstrated skill and experience in writing about technical subjects for lay audiences for clear understanding at the various levels of target audiences.
Skills in writing, editing, proofreading, and copyediting to correct for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and established style. Skills to incorporate suggested edits from multiple people with different backgrounds and viewpoints.
Demonstrated skill in incorporating graphics, photographs and other materials to illustrate textual material or presentations for increased effectiveness.
Ability to set goals, identify priorities, adhere to deadlines, work independently and with others within approved guidelines, and accept and make use of criticism.
Demonstrated experience in the planning, collaboration, and implementation of multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
The University of California Statewide IPM Program (UC IPM) helps residents, growers, land managers, community leaders, and other professional pest managers prevent and solve pest problems with the least unintended impacts on people and their surroundings.
The program draws on expertise of University of California scientists to develop and distribute UC's best information on managing pests using safe and effective techniques and strategies that protect people and the environment. These techniques and strategies are the basis of integrated pest management, or IPM.
UC IPM works through Cooperative Extension to deliver information to clients in every California county. Web and printed publications provide a wealth of how-to information about identifying and managing pests, and the program also provides online training courses.
