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UACE Tucson Village Farm Educator

Tucson Village Farm (TVF) is a seed-to-table program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices. A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a work-ing urban farm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through agri-culture, culinary education, outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement. The vision of TVF is to cultivate healthy lifestyles, wellness, resilience, and sustainability in young people, empowering them to be contributing members of their communities. The farm educator position will have the member serving in an urban farmer and educator role, assisting with the growing and cultivation of crops, training and leading volunteers to maintain our 8 acre farm, serv-ing at our market to educate the public about the crops that we grow, and teaching youth and adults how to grow, care for, and harvest farm veggies. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work outdoors with volunteers, kids and families in an arid, dry environment; planting, harvesting, cultivating, weeding, and growing over 300 varieties of vegetables with and for the Tucson community. 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 our plant starts, to teaching volunteers how to weed or amend a field to showing kids how to plant a seed. 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, har-vesting techniques, planting strategies and seasonality, and so much more!

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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. Educate kids and the public during various farm events and at our market. Plan and manage volunteer days. Plan and organize farm camps and work with kids in our growing spaces. Repair irrigation leaks and assist with pest control. Assist with large events. To accomplish these duties you will need the ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and the ability to lift over 50 pounds. Part-time position

Program Benefits : None

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

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Environment .

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

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
UACE Tucson Village Farm Educator

Program Start/End Date
08/19/2024 - 07/20/2025

Work Schedule	Part Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	ARIZONA

Accepting Applications
From 06/20/2024 To 06/01/2025

Contact	Alexandra Atkin
4210 N Campbell Ave
Tucson AZ 85719
5206269243
clipin@arizona.edu

Listing ID	123246


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