UACE Greenlee County Horticulture Program Assistant

UACE Greenlee County Horticulture Program Assistant

Members assist with development and delivery of youth and adult gardening programs in Greenlee County. Works as a team member with horticulture and nutrition staff.

• Assist with horticulture programs for schools, community groups, and workshop participants, including logistics, presentations, volunteer coordination, video production, and collecting evaluations.
• Develop functioning school, community, and demonstration gardens, ensuring lasting infrastructure for education of gardeners and garden managers.
• Assist with school garden program support, providing teacher training and assistance for hands‑on garden sessions.
• Assist with the development of public gardens, providing on‑site educational opportunities with hands‑on workshops.
• Coordinate, train, and supervise volunteers in UACE Greenlee's field trials and Pumpkin Patch.
• Promote and document the home‑test gardens program.
• Explore and coordinate partnering opportunities with other seed libraries and related organizations.
• Maintain file of photo releases and student data for school garden programs.

• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living allowance

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

• Environment
• Health
• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach
• Education

• Writing/Editing
• Public Speaking
• Education
• Computers/Technology
• Environment
• Leadership
• Gardening experience helpful
• Communications
• Team Work
• Youth Development