Art Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

Position Highlights

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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Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

20

Job FTE

.50

Job Category

Agriculture and Extension

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$22.76 - $28.45

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Extension

Job Function

Agriculture & Extension

Type of criminal background check required:

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies

1

Contact Information for Candidates

Elizabeth Sparks, Associate Agent, 4-H Youth Development

[email protected]

Open Date

9/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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