Opportunity for Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024 - unpaid.
In this position, you will:
- Develop educational and marketing materials. Including handouts and ranch-related educational materials.
- Assist with program development and creating engaging activities for youth ages 8-18.
- Assist with tabling, volunteer events, and workdays at the Bar V Ranch to promote the ranch education program.
- Collaborate with community members and partners in agriculture to support career-paths in farming, ranching, food sovereignty, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some knowledge or interest in learning about regional food systems, farming and ranching in the arid southwest, animal husbandry and rangelands.
- Communication and timeliness
- Advanced written and Word editing skills
- Ability to create and edit in Canva or a similar program
The Pima County Cooperative Extension building is located at 4210 N. Campbell Avenue. Additional field / work-days will be at the Tucson Village Farm in Tucson and the Bar V Ranch in Vail, AZ (transportation can be provided to and from Vail). For more information about the Ranch Education program please visit the website: https://extension.arizona.edu/pima-4-h-ranch-education-agriculture-stew…. To express interest, contact Hannah Luz Rice, Ranch Education and Ag Stewardship Outreach Specialist at hannahluz@arizona.edu.
UArizona Cooperative Extension - Pima County