UACE Tucson Village Farm Education Assistant

This position will have Ameri Corps 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.

• 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.

• Experience working with youth and the public.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.

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

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

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

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

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps 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: 06/16/2026 to 11/15/2026

Sheree Whiting
2201 E Roger Rd
Tucson AZ 85719

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