Climate Smart Agriculture Outreach Specialist

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is hiring a Climate Smart Agriculture Outreach Specialist in Auberry, CA. The role involves promoting sustainable agriculture, providing technical assistance to farmers, and coordinating outreach efforts. Candidates should have a background in agricultural education, strong communication skills, and a passion for sustainability. This is a full-time contract position through June 30, 2026, with potential for extension.
At the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, we are seeking a highly skilled Climate Smart Agriculture Outreach Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in promoting sustainable agriculture practices across the state.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural education and extension, with a focus on climate smart agriculture. You will be responsible for coordinating outreach and education efforts, providing technical assistance to farmers and ranchers, and developing effective methods to increase outreach and participation in program evaluation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you are a motivated and organized individual with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
• Provide direct technical assistance to farmers and ranchers on implementing climate smart agriculture practices.
• Develop, design, and evaluate educational materials to promote sustainable agriculture practices.
• Coordinate outreach and education efforts to increase farmer adoption of climate smart practices.

This is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed through 6/30/2026 with the possibility of extension based on funding.