Exciting job opportunity: Urban IPM Educator

Jan 16, 2015

Lady beetle feeding on an aphid
The UC Statewide IPM Program is hiring an Urban IPM Educator to assist with extending pest management information to a variety of urban audiences. This exciting position is perfect for anyone interested in pests, horticulture, teaching, and educating. The deadline to apply is January 22, so get your application in soon!

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Community Education Specialist III (Urban IPM Educator)
Location: UC ANR- Davis (Yolo County)

Under the direction of the Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM, the Urban IPM Educator will support the urban IPM outreach and education program by coordinating activities, carrying out train-the-trainer educational programs, working with UC ANR academics and staff, developing materials, and delivering information to urban audiences throughout the state through a variety of mechanisms. The Educator participates in program planning and supports the efforts of the Associate Director to identify priorities, engage cooperators, identify and write proposals for grant funding, and disseminate resources to achieve program goals. In addition, the Educator develops or assists in the development and delivery of outreach materials and training programs and also conducts systematic review of program materials to assure that they are up-to-date and meeting clientele needs.

See the announcement at http://ucanr.edu/Jobs/Jobs_990/?jobnum=712 and the full position description and link to apply at jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57953.


By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Author - Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM/ Area Urban IPM Advisor