Deadline
Oct 24, 2026
Closing in 5 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Offered salary$65,000 - $70,000
About the role
University Of Rhode Island Applicant Portal | Research Associate II (Cooperative Extension)
Research Associate II (Cooperative Extension)
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Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Posting Details
Position Information| Posting Number | SF02233 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Research Associate II (Cooperative Extension) |
| Position Number | PS# 00008220 |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Type | Professional Staff |
| Union | PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc |
| Pay Grade Level | Grade Level: 9 |
| Pay Grade Range | Salary Hiring Range: $65,000 - $70,000 |
| Status | Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited |
| Department | Cooperative Extension Admin. |
|---|---|
| Contact(s) | Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) |
| Contact Phone/Extension | |
| Contact Email | |
| Physical Demands | |
| Campus Location | Kingston |
| Grant Funded | Yes |
| Extension Contingency Notes |
Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 09/04/2027 with anticipated renewal. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Job Description Summary |
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/24/2026. Applications received after 10/24/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE POSITION IS IN-PERSON. POSITION SUMMARY: Develop, plan, and implement interdisciplinary, cross-sector Extension programming that addresses critical community needs at the intersection of public and environmental health. Identify, engage, and convene community members, industry experts, and decision-makers to inform policy development, strengthen partnerships, and advance meaningful solutions to public and environmental health challenges. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop and implement the Community-Based Energy Navigator Program to increase participation in Rhode Island energy efficiency and weatherization programs among income-eligible and historically underserved residents. Design, coordinate, and facilitate training and professional development for community-based workers, including developing curricula, participant resources, workshops, and tools that build knowledge and skills related to energy efficiency, weatherization, health, and energy burden. Build and sustain cross-sector partnerships with community-based organizations, public health and housing organizations, energy-sector partners, state agencies, and other stakeholders to support equitable energy efficiency education and engagement. Lead community engagement and stakeholder-informed program development, including conducting interviews, facilitating feedback sessions, identifying community needs, and adapting training, resources, and outreach strategies to local contexts. Develop and coordinate outreach tools and strategies that help community-based workers, residents, and landlords navigate energy efficiency and weatherization programs. Monitor, evaluate, and communicate program outcomes and recommendations, assessing training effectiveness, community engagement, and progress toward increased energy efficiency participation, reduced energy burden, improved health and comfort, and climate resilience. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate project logistics, including schedules, meetings, workshops, participant communications, and partner coordination. Develop and maintain program materials, educational resources, communications, and other tools to support Energy Navigator activities. Collect, organize, and synthesize program data, participant feedback, and stakeholder input to support continuous improvement and reporting. Represent URI Cooperative Extension in partner meetings, community events, and professional events related to energy efficiency, climate resilience, public health, housing, and community engagement. Perform other duties as assigned. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, social media platforms, printers, and software including word processing, database management, learning management systems, and spreadsheets. |
| Required Qualifications |
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 1. Master’s degree in environmental studies, public health, environmental science and management, environmental economics, sustainability or related field. 2. Minimum of three years of experience working in project management or program coordination on sustainability-related topics. 3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skill. 4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 5. Demonstrated ability to work independently. 6. Demonstrated organizational skills related to project management. 7. Demonstrated experience engaging with community-based organizations and/or leading community development initiatives. 8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. 9. Experience organizing events or outreach activities. 10. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel state-wide. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
PREFERRED: 1. Demonstrated experience in community outreach, education, or program development. 2. Spanish language proficiency. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. |
| Environmental Conditions |
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. May require a combination of office, field, and community-based settings. May include evening and weekend hours depending on programming needs. |
| Posting Date | 10/14/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume. Note: References will be upon request by the search committee. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17179 |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a Master’s degree in environmental studies, public health, environmental science and management, environmental economics, sustainability or related field?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a minimum of three years of experience working in project management or program coordination on sustainability-related topics?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skill?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated ability to work independently?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated organizational skills related to project management?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated experience engaging with community-based organizations and/or leading community development initiatives?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have experience organizing events or outreach activities?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel state-wide?
- Yes
- No
- *
Are you a URI employee currently in a position covered by the PSA Union? (You will not be disqualified for answering "No")
- Yes
- No
- *
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