UACE La Paz County Community Garden

About the role

The La Paz County Community Gardening Program is comprised of multiple program areas within Cooperative Extension, including the Federally Recognized Tribal Extension Program, Agriculture, Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences and the 4-H Youth Development programs. The goal of this position is to help with maintaining current gardens as well as instruction at those gardens to share knowledge and skills with La Paz County residents and students. This program works with diverse audiences from youth to seniors, tribal and non-tribal members of the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching basic gardening lessons incorporating STEM concepts to students & community members participating in the gardening classes.
• Help in garden activities from garden bed preparation, planting, weeding, etc., and monitor pest and disease occurrence.
• Participate in National Day of Service, Civic Engagement Projects, and team events.
• Maintain a record of activities & submit Service Time Reports.

Requirements

• Communicates effectively with the public;
• Knowledge in gardening and the local environment;
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;
• Knowledge of Spanish a plus;
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite;
• Able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions;
• Have own car & Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High school diploma/GED;
• Age Requirement: Minimum: 16, Maximum: 99;

Skills

• Writing/Editing;
• Team Work;
• Communications;
• Community Organization;
• Public Speaking;
• Leadership.

Benefits

• Training;
• Education award upon successful completion of service;
• Stipend.

Program Benefits

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

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development;
• Hunger;
• Children/Youth;
• Health;
• Community Outreach;
• Education;
• Neighborhood Revitalization;
• Tribal.

Contact

Adonis Alamban
2524 S Mutahar St Parker AZ 85344
9285756507
clipin@email.arizona.edu