Research Associate II (Cooperative Extension)

Research Associate II (Cooperative Extension)

Posting Number: SF02233

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

Department: Cooperative Extension Admin.

Campus Location: Kingston

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.

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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.

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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.

Posting Date: 10/14/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17203

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