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June 13, 2024
AmeriCorps
PART TIME
UACE School Garden & Nutrition Program Coordinator
This position will deliver evidenced-based nutrition and gardening education for second grade students in partnership with Lake View Primary School in Page, Arizona. The Ameri Corps member will be responsible for in-school nutrition/gardening programming for youth in addition to assisting with the program planning, coordination, and maintenance of the school garden. Be part of an exciting project to revitalize the school garden at Lake View Primary School in beautiful Page, AZ. Utilize both indoor and outdoor classrooms to foster healthy eating habits, increase physical activity, and to teach gardening and life skills to youth. This position will also support growing and preparing culturally significant foods with students. Professional development training including the online Master Gardener course and other Extension programs related to nutrition, gardening, and agriculture will be part of the member's term. Willingness to work with youth, knowledge in cooking and gardening skills, and strong organizational skills are ideal qualifications for this position.
Member Duties : Utilize existing nutrition curriculum including Learn Grow Eat and Go, Growing Healthy Habits, Botany on Your Plate, and Healthy Classrooms Healthy Schools. Adapt existing curriculum to meet the unique cultural needs of Lake View students. Collect program evaluation information including impacts and outcomes. Assist with the development of planting plan that coincides with nutrition curriculum. Coordinate activities for students in the school garden. Assist in the maintenance of the school garden including weeding, watering, planting, and harvesting. Collaborate with Lake View teachers, Coconino County Health and Human Services, Coconino Master Gardeners, UACCE staff and faculty, and other community members to deliver programs and maintain the garden. Terms: part-time; some weekend work may be required for shared garden maintenance; must be willing to work outdoors
Program Benefits : Training , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education , Tribal , Community Outreach , Environment , Children/Youth , Health .
Education , Tribal , Community Outreach , Environment , Children/Youth , Health .
Skills :
Gardening , Education , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring , Environment , Team Work , Youth Development , Leadership , Communications .
Gardening , Education , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring , Environment , Team Work , Youth Development , Leadership , Communications .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National
Program
UACE School Garden & Nutrition Program Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
09/16/2024 - 05/25/2025
Work Schedule
Part Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
ARIZONA
Accepting Applications
From 06/13/2024 To 01/15/2025
Contact
Gayle Gratop
2304 N 3rd St
Flagstaff AZ 86004
(928) 773-6112
clipin@arizona.edu
Listing ID
123157
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