Job Description
This position will support immunization education efforts for Cooperative Extension audiences across the state and the western U.S. (Utah, Arizona, Hawaii, and California), with a focus on COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. The position will work to increase awareness and understanding of immunizations among the general adult population, particularly in lower-resource, rural, and medically underserved communities. A key priority is providing culturally relevant educational content in the primary languages of diverse populations across the region. Central to this role is supporting the development of community-centered, up-to-date, science-based vaccine education materials; coordinating their dissemination in alignment with seasonal campaigns; and engaging partnerships at the local and state levels to strengthen outreach and expand impact. Occasional evening and weekend travel for events, workshops, and trainings is required, primarily within California and occasionally to other U.S. states. Community Nutrition and Health at UC ANR is a statewide network of researchers and educators promoting healthy and equitable communities for all Californians. Our shared goal is to co-create public education and partner training programming to advance community health across California. We collaborate with local organizations and community leaders who share our goals to advance community health and work to create changes across many areas including individual behavior change, leadership capacity building, organizational policy change, informing public policy, and affecting systems or environmental change such workflows or best practices within an institution. As a result of this work, our vision is for all Californians to have access to live a healthy life, free from chronic disease. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed and ends 4/30/2027 with the possibility of extension for an additional year if funding permits. The home department is the Community Nutrition and Health. This position can be based out of the following local UCCE offices: Davis, Placer, Butte, Alameda, Santa Clara, El Dorado, Tuolumne, Calaveras, and San Joaquin. 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. Home Office Location - The selected candidate may choose between the following county office locations:
- Alameda County
- Butte County
- UCCE Central Sierra (El Dorado, Calaveras, Tuolumne Counties)
- Davis (Yolo County)
- Placer County
- San Joaquin County
- Santa Clara County
Pay Scale: $48,200.00/year to $64,900.00/year (Butte County) $53,100.00/year to $71,400.00/year (Central Sierra, Davis, Placer, San Joaquin Counties) $58,000.00/year to $77,900.00/year (Alameda County) $62,700.00/year to $84,400.00/year (Santa Clara County) Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 7/28/2026. Key Responsibilities:
50% |
Plans and develops national and statewide immunization education programs, while continuously refining and adapting existing curricula within a continuing education setting. *Plans lessons using adult engagement techniques, extend education to community partners and/or program participants. *Recruits, trains, supports and evaluates community organizations and representatives who act as volunteers to deliver UC approved curricula and activities. *Evaluates and adjusts programming through participant evaluations. *Prepares reports for documenting program accomplishments. *Identifies and develops tools for programming such as flyers, social media messaging, and various print or virtual materials. *Actively participates in and leads the development of programs, partnerships, coalitions, and cross-sector collaborations that advance mission-driven objectives. *Leads efforts to disseminate positive messaging about COVID and flu vaccines intended to normalize and routinize vaccinations as part of a cyclical practice to protect your family. *May provide language translations of class materials and/or simultaneous interpretation during classes into preferred language of participant population, as well as, develop and share culturally relevant examples to enhance the effectiveness of the educational experience. |
25% |
Leads and advances professional development initiatives for Extension professionals throughout the EXCITE Western U.S. Region. *Develops educational resources in collaboration with an Advisor/Academic. *Leads and creates educational opportunities and content for educators to share within their existing programming. *Leads educators in integrating conceptual connections across curriculum topics and related community content areas. *Convenes a Western Region cohort or community of practice of Extension practitioners to share and learn from one another on integrating immunization education into their work. *Develops a replicable framework for analyzing needs assessment data, including vaccination rates, rural health indicators, and medically underserved populations. *Designs and delivers statewide and regional virtual and in-person trainings for educators, creating structured opportunities for job shadowing and observation of Motivational Interviewing and related instructional demonstrations. *Collaborates with team members to develop annual work plans, provides recommendations for program improvement, and coaches partner agencies in implementing health-related initiatives within their organizations. |
15% |
Develops and facilitates immunization-focused community partnerships at the community, regional, and state levels to strengthen collaboration and improve public health outcomes. *Plans meetings with local partners (i.e. community leaders, school administrators, teachers, parent educators) to discuss immunization education opportunities to their clientele.). *Participates in developing outreach plans to ensure all eligible racial/ethnic groups have received information regarding program education opportunities and are welcomed to participate with inclusive program practices. *Develops collaborations with other programs to coordinate outreach efforts. *Acts as a program ambassador across the state and at community events, representing the program and strengthening relationships with community stakeholders. *Maintains appropriate records to track partnership activities, collaborations, and related community events. *Engages with state and local Department of Public Health contacts to stay up to date on available resources/regulations and availability of vaccines in those states. *Identifies additional adult immunization topics to prioritize and address within local communities (e.g. MMR, HPV, and RSV). *Evaluates community perspectives to identify key barriers, concerns, opportunities, and strengths that inform educational priorities. |
10% |
Engages in personal professional development, scholarship, program evaluation, and reporting. *Co-leads needs assessment and evaluation activities on a cyclical basis to continually inform program improvement and stay relevant with community input. *Participates in leveraging health equity and other public health frameworks to undergird vaccine education efforts, e.g. documenting the impact of social ecological model approaches that interlace individual, community, and societal interventions. |
Requirements:
- Associate degree in Public Health, Health Science, Adult Education or other relevant field and/or equivalent experience / training.
- Thorough experience in community education, community engagement, teaching and/or facilitation best practices.
- Experience working with underserved populations.
- Thorough experience and skills in delivering educational programs.
- Thorough and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.
- Proficient in use of Windows-based computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment to understand community strengths, interest and priorities.
- Thorough experience working with diverse adult and/or volunteer groups, including diversity in age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or physical and ability/disability).
Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Science, Adult Education or other relevant field.
- Bilingual communication/translation abilities in English and Spanish/ Hmong/ Mandarin/ Vietnamese or other language spoken in the community.
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.
- 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.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
- 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 an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
About Us
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian. Collaborating to solve problems. Connecting to serve communities. For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
How to Apply
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
$48,200.00/year to $64,900.00/year (Butte County)
Jul 14, 2026