Education/Training Spec II

🇺🇸 Alachua, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ June 4th, 2026

K-5

Edtech.com's Summary

UF/IFAS is hiring an Education/Training Specialist II to lead recruitment, partnerships, and educational delivery for the Books and Cooks program in Alachua County. The role involves collaborating with the state team to implement plans for recruitment, partnership development, education delivery, and project evaluation, while also supporting New Worlds Reading efforts across several counties.

Highlights

Lead recruitment and enrollment for the Books and Cooks and New Worlds Reading programs targeting families with K-5 children.
Develop and maintain local partnerships with literacy organizations, food banks, schools, and libraries.
Plan and deliver educational sessions focused on family literacy and nutrition security.
Manage data collection, reporting, and project evaluation to ensure program quality and goal achievement.
Coordinate and facilitate county-level steering committee meetings to guide program engagement and delivery.
Must have a bachelor's degree with four years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree and experience in family literacy, nutrition/food security, and educational delivery.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, TEAMS, PowerPoint, and adaptability to new software tools is required.
The position offers an expected salary of $65,000.00 and involves some travel and occasional evening or weekend work.
Work involves collaboration across multiple counties including Alachua, Gilchrist, Dixie, and Levy.