University of Arkansas
Community Outreach Associate
University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
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**UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks** (available for benefits eligible positions only):* Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family* Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave* Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)* Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS* Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000* Career Training and Educational Opportunities* Merchant Discounts* Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacyThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator
and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. * High school diploma/GED plus two (2) years of farming, gardening, or horticulture experience required.* Experience in planning community events.* Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and valid auto insurance.* Master Gardener certification (can be obtained on the job).* Self-directed reliable and able to complete projects independently and without daily supervision.* Experience with community outreach, engagement, and programming.* High work ethic and skilled at managing work hours with honesty and integrity.* Comfortable working on the computer and in Microsoft Office and willing to learn other computer-based skills.* Possess a balance of technical and interpersonal skills.* Excellent oral communication skills and ability to communicate with various people.* Willingness to learn and apply new skills.* Ability to work in a team and independently.* Creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.* Resourceful and responsible.* Demonstrated ability to engage with individuals of many demographics and historical backgrounds.
* Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to plan events and organize volunteers.* Ability to manage several task lists at once and adapt to changing conditions (weather, volunteer cancellations)* Ability to teach gardening concepts to a variety of learners.* Positive attitude; engaging personality.* Understanding of and commitment to food justice values.* Comfortable with manual labor outdoors, working in all weather conditions, and having the physical ability to lift to 40 lbs.* Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science, public health, agriculture, social sciences, or related field.* Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Red-Cap, and Excel.* Some experience in carpentry and/or landscaping.* Willingness to learn new skills in carpentry and landscaping.* Recruit study participants, help sustain volunteerism in gardens, maintain gardens, and work with partners to coordinate and implement the intervention components in a timely manner.* Track and document activities including volunteer hours and assist with study evaluation.* Lead efforts to coordinate garden activities in assigned gardens and manage communications internally and externally with partners.* Manage study rigor, integrity, and quality control.* Perform other duties as assigned. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.
We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to
for more details.The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. #J-18808-Ljbffr
**UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks** (available for benefits eligible positions only):* Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family* Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave* Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)* Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS* Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000* Career Training and Educational Opportunities* Merchant Discounts* Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacyThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator
and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. * High school diploma/GED plus two (2) years of farming, gardening, or horticulture experience required.* Experience in planning community events.* Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and valid auto insurance.* Master Gardener certification (can be obtained on the job).* Self-directed reliable and able to complete projects independently and without daily supervision.* Experience with community outreach, engagement, and programming.* High work ethic and skilled at managing work hours with honesty and integrity.* Comfortable working on the computer and in Microsoft Office and willing to learn other computer-based skills.* Possess a balance of technical and interpersonal skills.* Excellent oral communication skills and ability to communicate with various people.* Willingness to learn and apply new skills.* Ability to work in a team and independently.* Creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.* Resourceful and responsible.* Demonstrated ability to engage with individuals of many demographics and historical backgrounds.
* Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to plan events and organize volunteers.* Ability to manage several task lists at once and adapt to changing conditions (weather, volunteer cancellations)* Ability to teach gardening concepts to a variety of learners.* Positive attitude; engaging personality.* Understanding of and commitment to food justice values.* Comfortable with manual labor outdoors, working in all weather conditions, and having the physical ability to lift to 40 lbs.* Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science, public health, agriculture, social sciences, or related field.* Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Red-Cap, and Excel.* Some experience in carpentry and/or landscaping.* Willingness to learn new skills in carpentry and landscaping.* Recruit study participants, help sustain volunteerism in gardens, maintain gardens, and work with partners to coordinate and implement the intervention components in a timely manner.* Track and document activities including volunteer hours and assist with study evaluation.* Lead efforts to coordinate garden activities in assigned gardens and manage communications internally and externally with partners.* Manage study rigor, integrity, and quality control.* Perform other duties as assigned. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.
We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to
for more details.The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. #J-18808-Ljbffr