Arizona Project WET Outreach Specialist (Phoenix, AZ)

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• Carry out the goals of Arizona Project WET by supporting the daily operations and coordination of all APW educational engagement including, but not limited to, Arizona Water Festivals.
• Assist with marketing, scheduling, and delivery of APW programming.
• Prepare materials and maintain supplies, ensure timely set-up and breakdown for events and presentations, and anticipate program needs.
• Remain flexible while following SOP's. Support and sustain a culture of Integrity, Compassion, Exploration, Inclusion, and Determination.
• Enthusiastically deliver APW programming with exceptional skill: meaningfully connect content to participant and participant to action, ensuring attainment of measurable outcomes.
• Build rapport with students, teachers, community volunteers, and the APW team to deliver quality programming, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Ensure that program objectives and outcomes are met in accordance with established priorities, timeframes, SOP's, and other specifications.
• Utilize Microsoft Outlook software to enhance the organization, accessibility, and transparency of materials across the team.
• Capture participation data for reporting.
• Connect, collaborate, and maintain relationships with community partners, K-12 personnel and governmental, academic, and corporate volunteers, to promote UA water education initiatives and APW programs.
• Develop, compile, and inform communications and promotional literature for distribution such as newsletters, brochures, or flyers, coordinating the process from development through distribution.
• Members of the APW Team are expected to offer/provide technical advice, insights into best practices, creative problem-solving, and reflection on performance.
• The Specialist is a collaborative colleague, supporting the whole team: Volunteers, other APW Outreach Specialists, APW Outreach Coordinators, Program Specialist/Supervisor, and Program Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift and move equipment for programs will be required on a regular basis.
• The position requires driving a motor pool vehicle while pulling a 14' cargo trailer.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication with different groups/individuals, strategic time management, and sound judgement.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively toward set Arizona Project WET objectives.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Prior work experience in tracking, supporting, and executing multiple projects.