UACE Pima County Family Engagement Program

AmeriCorps; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps seeks a member for the Family Engagement Program in Tucson, AZ, focusing on creating enriching educational experiences for families with children aged 0-18. The role involves assisting with the delivery of classes, relationship building, and program logistics.

Preferred candidates should have experience with children, a valid driver’s license, and effective communication skills in English and Spanish. The position offers a living allowance and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to travel regularly to community sites.
• Must be physically able to interact with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of Financial Literacy classes for families.
• Prepare & deliver classes for the Family Resource Center.
• Provide STEM & activities for children if classes are in person.
• Conduct research on early childhood education programming & assist with grant writing.
• Assist with food planning & pick‑up during in-person classes.
• Enter survey data into Qualtrics.
• Generate outreach materials for Family Engagement Program.
• Represent the program at community tabling events.
• Build relationships to serve ex-offenders better.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Effective communication skills in English and Spanish

Job description

The Family Engagement Program at UA Cooperative Extension helps families with children aged 0-18 to create a rich learning environment for their children. We have a number of unique classes focusing on kids yoga, fine arts and financial literacy. The member will gain key program building experience by assisting with logistics, communication and other programming needs.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience working with young children or in health or education programs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to travel regularly to community sites.
• Effective communication skills in English and Spanish preferred.
• Must be physically able to interact with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of Financial Literacy classes for the Family Talks: Money Edition series for the CYFAR project in South Tucson.
• Assist with preparation & delivery of classes for the Family Resource Center.
• If classes are in person, provide STEM & other activities for children ages 0-18.
• Conduct research on early childhood and parent education programming & assist with grant writing.
• If classes are in person, assist with food planning & pick‑up.
• Assist with entering survey data into Qualtrics.
• Occasionally generate outreach materials for Family Engagement Program.
• Represent the UA Family Engagement Program and bring kids activities to tabling events throughout the community to recruit families.
• Assist with relationship building to better serve ex‑offenders in the reentry community.

Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Training

Contact: Debbie Curley, 4210 N Campbell Ave, Tucson AZ 85719, 520‑626‑5161, [e-mail].