UACE Tucson Village Farm Farm Assistant

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This position will have the member serving in an urban farmer role, assisting with the growing, cultivation of both crops and volunteers to maintain an 8 acre farm in the center of Tucson, Arizona. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work outdoors with volunteers in an arid, dry environment planting, harvesting, cultivating, weeding, and growing over 300 varieties of vegetables.

Serving at Tucson Village Farm and the 4-H Healthy Living Center a member has the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks. From growing out plant starts, to teaching volunteers how to weed or amend a field to showing the community how to plant lettuce. A member serving here needs to want to work hard, enjoy interacting with volunteers of all ages, be flexible and have a willingness to be a team player.

Members will receive training in arid land food production, integrated pest management, orchard maintenance and growth, and harvesting techniques.

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Member Duties : Assist with growing vegetables and fruit trees over 8+ acres. Assist with the remediation of noxious plants and pest using organic practices. Lead groups of volunteers in vegetable cultivation. Manage volunteer days and assist the farm maintenance. Repair irrigation leaks and assist with pest control. Assist with large events. Educate kids and the public during various farm events and at our weekly market.

Members will need experience with youth & working with the public, and be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.

Program Benefits : Lots of delicious local veggies , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms

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

Service Areas

Education , Environment , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .

Skills

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

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Summary

Program Type:

Ameri Corps State / National

Program

UACE Tucson Village Farm Farm Assistant

Program Start/End Date

08/18/2025 - 07/19/2026

Work Schedule Part Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations ARIZONA

Accepting Applications

From 06/24/2025 To 05/15/2026

Contact Alex Atkins

4210 N Campbell Ave

Tucson AZ 85719

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