Farms Operations Assistant (Part-Time)

This Farm Operations Assistant position will be part of a dynamic team which works to develop and deliver agricultural education STEM learning and community outreach programs at Tucson Village Farm through the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperative Extension. Under direct supervision and with detailed instruction provided the successful candidate will support the day-to-day operations of the farm including assisting in production areas irrigation and maintenance of educational growing spaces. Working with instructions provided and under the direct guidance of the County Agent and Farm Manager this position will help to invite volunteers to work on the farm assist in monitoring volunteer work support educational programming and help to ensure the farm remains a safe productive and engaging learning environment.

The assistant will participate in promoting sustainable agricultural practices while supporting the farms mission of connecting youth and the community with food agriculture and the environment.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health dental and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Perform dailyoperations of the farm including planting harvesting irrigation compostingpest management executing soil health practices.
• Assist withimplementing sustainable farming practices aligned with organic andregenerative agriculture principles under established procedures and supervisorguidance.
• With detailedinstruction assist in coordinating the use and maintenance of farm tools andequipment meeting all safety standards.
• Support theeducation team in youth development nutrition and farm-based learningprograms.
• Assist team inplanning and delivering hands-on programming for K12 students internsvolunteers and community groups.
• Assist team inintegrating farm tasks and seasonal cycles into educational curricula andexperiential learning models.
• Assist withvolunteer outreach and support the orientation and monitoring of volunteersworking on the farm.
• Supportfostering a positive comprehensive and educational farm environment for allparticipants.
• With detailedinstruction from supervisor assist in maintaining communication schedulesand documentation for work crews.
• Participate inenvironmental sustainability and conservation through farm practices andeducational messaging.
• Assist andsupport in contributing to new initiatives and special projects that advancethe farms mission and impact.

KnowledgeSkills and Abilities:

• Ability tocommunicate effectively.
• Familiaritywith urban agriculture and youth development.
• Basic knowledgeof agricultural production practices including soil health irrigationintegrated pest management and crop care.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Prior work experience not required.
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Experience assisting with agricultural gardening landscaping or farm operations activities.
• Familiarity with sustainable agriculture community gardening urban farming or food systems.
• Experience working with youth volunteers community groups or educational programs.