UACE Tucson Village Farm Education Assistant

This position will have the AmeriCorps Volunteers serving in an educational role, using an urban farm to teach young people ages 5-18 about urban agriculture, nutrition, culinary skills and leadership skills and more. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work outdoors, teaching kids and having a variety of educational opportunities. Serving at Tucson Village Farm and the 4-H Healthy Living Center, an AmeriCorps Volunteers has the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks. From teaching field trips for students preK-12th grade in our gardens, leading cooking class at our Culinary Education Center and running teambuilding programs at the ropes course. We have a wide variety of programs, projects and activities in a gorgeous, albeit hot and dry location. An AmeriCorps Volunteer serving here needs to want to work hard, enjoy interacting with youth, be flexible and have a willingness to be a team player. AmeriCorps Volunteers will receive training in arid land food production, youth development, leadership development and program design and implementation.

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Member Duties : Develop, facilitate, & evaluate educational field trips for nearly 8,000 youth each school year. Lead groups of youth through leadership, communication & problem-solving activities on the 4-H Ropes Course. Training volunteers to assist with all aspects of programming. Lead & teach youth & community volunteers about urban agriculture and nutrition. Market & promote programming through social media, newsletters & community outreach events. Assist with large community events. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with youth & working with the public; Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions; lift over 50 pounds & work nights & weekends; Valid Driver’s License.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance .

Terms

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Hunger , Community Outreach , Environment , Education , Children/Youth , Health .

Skills

Computers/Technology , Ability to lift over 50 pounds , Public Speaking , Public Health , Community Organization , Team Work , Education , General Skills , Environment , Leadership , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications .

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Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

UACE Tucson Village Farm Education Assistant

Program Start/End Date

08/17/2026 - 07/18/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 16 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

ARIZONA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 06/13/2026 To 11/15/2026

Contact

Sheree Whiting

2201 E Roger Rd

Tucson AZ 85719

5206265161

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Listing ID

106306