UACE Tucson Village Farm Education Assistant

AmeriCorps

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 20,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Training

Education award upon successful completion of service

Job summary

AmeriCorps is looking for volunteers to serve as education assistants at Tucson Village Farm. The position involves teaching urban agriculture and culinary skills to young people, engaging them through various educational activities such as field trips and cooking classes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and experience with youth is preferred. The role allows for flexible learning opportunities while working outdoors in Tucson, Arizona, with a focus on community health and leadership.

Qualifications

Experience working with youth and the public.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Availability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Develop, facilitate, and evaluate educational field trips for youth.
Lead groups of youth through problem-solving activities.
Lead and teach youth about urban agriculture and nutrition.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

Teamwork

Public Speaking

Computers/Technology

Community Organization

Public Health

Environment

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

This position will have 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. The role is ideal for someone who wants to work outdoors, teaching kids, and having a variety of educational opportunities. Volunteers work at Tucson Village Farm and the 4-H Healthy Living Center, engaging in a range of tasks, including teaching field trips for pre‑K to 12th grade students in gardens, leading cooking classes at our Culinary Education Center, and running team‑building programs at the ropes course.

Member Duties

Develop, facilitate, and evaluate educational field trips for nearly 8,000 youth each school year.
Lead groups of youth through leadership, communication, and problem‑solving activities on the 4‑H Ropes Course.
Train volunteers to assist with all aspects of programming.
Lead and teach youth and community volunteers about urban agriculture and nutrition.
Market and promote programming through social media, newsletters, and community outreach events.
Assist with large community events.

Preferred Qualifications