Outreach Community Educator (English/Spanish Bilingual) – Fresno, CA, Job ID 75172
Date Posted: December 20, 2024
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The F3 Local Bilingual Outreach Community Educator (Community Education Specialist 1) plays a vital role in supporting small-scale farmers and food businesses through outreach, extension education, technical assistance, and applied research activities. Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director of Local Farm and Food Innovation and as part of the F3 Local team, the Community Educator will focus on engaging the Spanish-speaking community to enhance access to resources, tools, and support.
In this role, the Community Educator will assist with conducting outreach with small-scale farmers and food business owners, focusing on Spanish-speaking communities in Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings, and Tulare Counties. They will support and deliver bilingual educational materials, presentations, and workshops tailored to the needs of small-scale food and farming businesses. The Community Educator will aid in providing technical assistance and extension support to farmers and micro-enterprises, including guidance on appropriately scaled tools, equipment, and technology.
The position also involves supporting program planning, scheduling, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with project goals. They will prepare standardized communications, including bilingual website content, social media platforms, and newsletters, to effectively reach and engage target audiences. Additionally, the Community Educator will assist with building and maintaining relationships with nonprofit partners, community organizations, and stakeholders serving Spanish-speaking populations.
This position is a contract appointment that is 50% variable through 9/30/2026 with the possibility of extension if funding permits.
Pay Scale: $19.16/hour to $25.24/hour
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 1/20/2025.
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