Organization
University of Arizona

UACE Educator Tucson Village Farm

Duration
Recruiting now

Opportunity Details

AmeriCorps

In-Person

Recruiting now

Arizona

About this Opportunity

This position will have the member serving in an educational role, using an urban farm and a ropes course to teach young people ages 5-18 about urban agriculture, nutrition, culinary skills and leadership skills and more. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work outdoors, teaching kids and having a variety of educational opportunities.
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 teaching a cooking class at our Culinary Education Center to running teambuilding programs at the ropes course or leading a field trip in our gardens. We have a wide variety of programs, projects and activities in a gorgeous, albeit hot and dry location. A member serving here needs to want to work hard, enjoy interacting with youth, be flexible and have a willingness to be a team player. Members will receive training in arid land food production, youth development, leadership development and program design and implementation.