Community Educator - Vaccines - Davis, CA, Job ID 79077

Community Educator - Vaccines - Davis, CA, Job ID 79077

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

With a focus on flu and COVID vaccines, this position will help to normalize for all Cooperative Extension audiences across the western region of the US that while we are out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is here to stay, and we can take appropriate steps on an annual basis to protect the health of our families and ourselves. With the goal of helping to routinize flu and COVID vaccines among the general adult population on an annual basis, this position will focus on lower income, rural, and / or otherwise medically underserved populations, with attention to bringing culturally relevant educational content in the primary languages of diverse community groups across the region. Central to this role is developing community-centered, up-to-date, science-based vaccine educational materials, disseminating the materials to coincide with seasonal campaigns, and engaging local and statewide partnerships to inform and advance the success of these efforts.

This position is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed and ends three years from date of hire with the possibility of extension if funding permits.

The home department is Community Nutrition and Health. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, 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.

Pay Scale : $22.66 / hour to $30.12 / hour

Job Posting Close Date : This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 7 / 3 / 2025.

Key Responsibilities :

50%

Providing immunization education in the geographic area designated by the region.

• Delivering lessons using adult engagement techniques, extend education to community partners and / or program participants.
• Recruiting, training, and providing support for community organizations and representatives who act as volunteers to deliver UC approved curricula and activities.
• Preparing all reports as necessary for documenting program accomplishments.
• Customizing flyers with local info on where to go for vaccines.
• Attending health fairs and clinic and / or providing resources to local partners on getting vaccinated.
• Advancing strategic communications campaigns in focused geographic areas (where funds are available).
• Providing in person education with a focus on seniors / older adults as a priority population - in person education.
• Leveraging the resources in Extension EXCITE toolkit.
• Leads efforts to disseminate positive messaging about COVID 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%

Providing leadership and professional development to Extension professionals in the region.

Supporting educators to make the conceptual connection to other curriculum topics or other content areas / topics that they are addressing in their communities.

15%

Personal professional development, scholarship, program evaluation, and reporting.

Co-leading needs assessment and evaluation activities on a cyclical basis to continually inform program improvement and stay relevant with community input.

10%

Developing and maintaining immunization community partnerships at community, regional, or state levels.

Meeting with local partners (i.e. community leaders, school administrators, teachers, parent educators) to discuss the delivery of lessons to their students and clientele.

Requirements :

Associate Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Skills :

Special Conditions of Employment :

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 sourc