Uace La Paz County Community Garden

UACE La Paz County Community Garden

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. A love for learning and participating actively in community events is a must. This position supports the events and projects in the health sciences area.

The schedule may fluctuate and may require occasional weekend work. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Teach basic gardening lessons incorporating STEM concepts to students & community members participating in the gardening classes. Garden activities from garden bed preparation, planting, weeding, etc.

Monitor pest and disease occurrence. Maintain record of activities. Minimum qualifications:

Communicates effectively with the public; Knowledge in gardening and the local environment; Excellent written and verbal communication skills (knowledge of Spanish a plus); Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite; Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions; resident of Parker or Nearby Towns; have own car and Driver's License; be able to work evenings and weekends on occasions; be able to travel on some occasions. The member will receive professional development training - Master Gardener Training. Position is part-time.

Program Benefits : Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

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

Skills :

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