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University of Illinois Extension

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Be a part of our story. Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Urban and Innovative Agriculture serves as a full time, 12-month academic professional with primary responsibilities of planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating action items and deliverables for grant-related activities regarding urban and innovative agriculture and supporting the mission of the University of Illinois; developing, updating, and delivering Extension curriculum by creating and coordinating outreach, education, and technical assistance programs; interacting and engaging with urban farmers, producers, and other stakeholders in Cook County / Chicago; and developing strategic communications for grant-related activities.

The Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Urban and Innovative Agriculture will be primarily located in Cook County (Matteson office) and will work across Chicago and in Cook County to promote urban and innovative agriculture, including but not limited to, micro-grant implementation, Master Urban Farmer Training Program and Urban Composting Program delivery, and creation of technical programs for urban farmers and producers, among other responsibilities. This position will cooperatively engage with unit-based Extension personnel, Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) administrators, and Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) representatives and will report to the Associate Dean and Director of University of Illinois Extension.

One full-time position is available.

Location: Cook County

(Position will be housed in Cook County - Matteson, IL)

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.

*Duties & Responsibilities:*

Curriculum and Content Development, Delivery, and Evaluation:

Participates in needs assessments, develops and implements innovative and impactful curricula using advanced theories and technologies to enhance learner engagement, development, and retention.

Designs and develops learning materials in a variety of formats.

Writes and revises courses, training modules, activities, circulars, fact sheets, information pamphlets, etc., and assessments for in-person and on-line content.

Reviews and enhances existing content to ensure level appropriateness and consistency with learning objectives; ensures translation of materials for specific populations.

Participates in Master Urban Farmer Training Program and Urban Composting Program delivery, updates, and advancement.

Assists wi h creating technical programs for urban farmers and producers, consistent with Extension, FSA, and NRCS priorities.

Collaborates with unit-based specialists, educators, Extension program coordinators, other Extension personnel, and FSA and NRCS administrators to build, review, and revise educational and technical training content as needed.

Perform other duties to further the mission of University of Illinois Extension as assigned.

Project Management:

Works as part of the grant and unit teams in the execution of communication plans and projects, including assisting in grant coordination and implementation, including but not limited to, micro-grant implementation.

Manages projects from ideation to launch to measurement and evaluation.

Prepares reports, completes activities and deliverables in a timely manner.

Reports impacts to the Associate Dean and Director of Extension as required.

Meets deadlines, complies with all reporting requests and requirements, and adjusts to shifting priorities.

Scholarship and Organizational Leadership:

Participates in professional development opportunities when appropriate for the rol